IT’S A MYSTERY
My writing process is messy. And hard work. First get the story down. Sometimes it flows like honey from my[…]
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CELEBRATING CIS WHITE, A Writer’s Legacy
She may have been born with a pen in her hand. Christine “Cis” or “Cissy” White was a natural writer,[…]
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What do old books smell like?
There’s an important scene in my new novel that takes place in an antiquarian bookstore. I was working on the[…]
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My First Audiobook
Those of you who know me know that I am a self-published author, which means I run a very small[…]
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ENGLAND 2023: The Best-Laid Plans…
On March ninth, almost a month ago, I posted about my upcoming book research trip to England and everything I hoped to see and do while there (March 9, Being There). I’m writing this in a comfortable British Airways Airbus 380, jetting home to the States. Soon we’ll be home and back in our routines. That means it’s time to reflect on the reality of the trip vs. my admittedly rose-colored dreams. What didn’t turn out as I hoped? What exceeded my expectations? Most importantly, what will make it into my manuscript?
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Writers Habits–Who Knew?
You might have heard Amy Lowell and George Sand both smoked cigars while writing. I thought it would be interesting[…]
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Meet Ellen Byron, Award-Winning Author of Cozy Mysteries
The second in a fantastic new cozy mystery series with a vintage flair from USA Today bestselling and Agatha Award–winning author Ellen Byron.
It’s hurricane season in New Orleans and vintage cookbook fan Ricki James-Diaz is trying to shelve her weather-related fears and focus on her business, Miss Vee’s Vintage Cookbook and Kitchenware Shop, housed in the magnificent Bon Vee Culinary House Museum.
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I’m on jury duty!
I recently served on a Grand Jury for Alexandria, Virginia. I’m not allowed to tell you about the actual cases, but[…]
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Likeable Characters–In The Eye of The Beholder
I’m on a mission to find a set of common denominators that make characters generally beloved.
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Feeding This Writer’s Soul
I’m writing this on my birthday, March 23, and feeling overwhelmed by the support of my community—family, friends, readers, other[…]
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