Monthly Archives: November 2011

A Book and Its Cover

Posted on November 8, 2011 by mcwarchives

Hello, again. Sarah Graves, here, thinking about Kate Flora’s recent comment to the effect that the reading public needs to be educated about the value of bookstores. Being in a sour frame of mind, I thought when I read it … Continue reading →

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If We Build Them, Will Bond Come?

Posted on November 7, 2011 by mainecrimewriters

Vicki here, mulling over the fact that tomorrow Mainers go to the polls to vote on several referendum questions, among them two that will approve construction of three new casinos. Proponents say passage will create needed jobs; opponents argue that … Continue reading →

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Julia Spencer-Fleming interviews Paul Doiron

Posted on November 6, 2011 by mainecrimewriters

JULIA: For those new to your acclaimed series, can you describe the Mike Bowditch mysteries? PAUL: The protagonists of so many mystery series are already mature and hardboiled people when we meet them. Philip Marlowe is already Philip Marlowe in … Continue reading →

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Tools of the Trade

Posted on November 4, 2011 by mainecrimewriters

Gerry here with some thoughts on death and dying. No, not dwelling on mortality. It’s just inevitable that in the crime-writing process at some point you have to decide how they die. This has been the case since Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie, … Continue reading →

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The Glorious Obsession of NaNoWriMo

Posted on November 3, 2011 by mainecrimewriters

OBSESSION: Compulsive preoccupation with a fixed idea or an unwanted feeling or emotion, often accompanied by symptoms of anxiety. (American Heritage Dictionary) Kate here, talking today about one of the lovely dark sides of the writing life–obsession, and how many … Continue reading →