Monthly Archives: August 2015

Appalachian Trail is suddenly the place to be (theoretically)

Posted on August 31, 2015 by mainecrimewriters

Maureen Milliken here… Remember back in 2009, North Carolina governor Mark Sanford’s alibi for an extramarital affair with a woman in Argentina was that he was hiking the Appalachian Trail? Sanford was away from home for about a week, but … Continue reading →

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Weekend Update: August 29-30, 2015

Posted on August 29, 2015 by kaitlynkathy

Next week at Maine Crime Writers there will be posts by Maureen Milliken (Monday), Lea Wait (Wednesday), Barb Ross (Thursday) and Vaughn Hardacker (Friday) with a special guest post by Bruce Coffin on Tuesday. In the news department, here’s what’s happening with some … Continue reading →

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Judge Dread

Posted on August 28, 2015 by mainecrimewriters

Psst. Down here. It’s me, Chris. You might be wondering why I’m hiding under my desk with a pitcher of Mylanta White Russians. Well, I’ll tell you. As of yesterday, THE KILLING KIND is officially out in the world. Okay, part of … Continue reading →

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Stuck? Busy? Unproductive? Some Thoughts About Finishing Your Work

Posted on August 27, 2015 by mainecrimewriters

Kate Flora: Something happens to a lot of us as September approaches. Conditioned by anywhere from 12 – 19 years of going back to class each fall, we start thinking about getting serious about our work. Knuckling down to postponed … Continue reading →

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Welcome Jessie Crockett

Posted on August 25, 2015 by mainecrimewriters

Hi. Barb here. Today, Jessie Crockett will be joining the Maine Crime Writers for the first time. I originally met Jessie through Sisters in Crime New England. Our first books came out at the same time in August, 2010 and … Continue reading →

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Stiffing Clyde

Posted on August 24, 2015 by bereksennebec

“Ayup, scared the poor booger half to death. it’s bad enough the kid has to freeze his butt delivering papers with the wind chill at minus 40, but to come upon Clyde like that. I’d be surprised if he ever … Continue reading →

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Weekend Update: August 22-23, 2015

Posted on August 22, 2015 by kaitlynkathy

Next week at Maine Crime Writers there will be posts by John Clark (Monday), Jessie Crockett (Tuesday), Kathy Lynn Emerson/Kaitlyn Dunnett (Wednesday), Kate Flora (Thursday) and Chris Holm (Friday). In the news department, here’s what’s happening with some of us … Continue reading →

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What’s in a Name?

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Barbara Ross

Hi. Barb here. Sitting on the porch in Boothbay Harbor enjoying a lovely breeze and a lovely view. Every year I have a little task I perform for Level Best Books. Our contract with authors asks two questions: Your name … Continue reading →

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Second in a Series: THREADS OF EVIDENCE

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Lea Wait

Lea Wait here, nervously anticipating next week’s release (August 25) of Threads of Evidence, the second in my Mainely Needlepoint series. Twisted Threads, the first in the series, got some great reviews and I was pleased with sales. So far pre-orders of Threads … Continue reading →

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The Common Herd

Posted on August 19, 2015 by mainecrimewriters

Dorothy Cannell: Several years ago I was invited to a drinks and ‘horseydervy” party where other than my husband and hostess I didn’t know anyone present. As a result, the latter took me round the room and made introductions. Husband, true … Continue reading →

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