7 Mystery Publishers That Don’t Require Agents
Yes, it’s great to have a literary agent. But if you don’t have one, or don’t want one, there are[…]
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Yes, it’s great to have a literary agent. But if you don’t have one, or don’t want one, there are[…]
Read moreSo I’d been toying with the idea of turning my books into audiobooks. After all, audiobooks are the fastest growing[…]
Read moreA question I’m frequently asked is, “When did you become a writer?” I usually answer with one of my favorite quotes (no idea who said it): “You aren’t a writer because you write; you write because you’re a writer.” In other words, writing isn’t something you do but something you are. Writers must write. And once you start writing, you’re never the same, and you can never go back. There are certain things you can never do again.
Read moreLast time we looked at unusual words and their origins. This time, I’m taking a look at words that our[…]
Read moreRecently while working on a first draft, I realized that I had named several characters “TK” (To Come) which was getting confusing. So, when I ran into the fabulous Sybil Johnson, the author of Brush Up for Murder at Bouchercon, I asked her to guest write a blog post on the topic. And here is what she said:
Read moreHave you said that about a mystery series or a TV show? Is that right? Sure, some series have ties[…]
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Read morePlease join me in welcoming J.M. Redmann who just published Transitory, the eleventh book in her long-running mystery series featuring New[…]
Read moreAccording to the Mayo Clinic, “seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that’s related to changes in seasons[…]
Read moreAny of us who’ve ever read about best-selling author Colleen Hoover know that TikTok has a vibrant book culture. I’ve[…]
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