Next week at Maine Crime Writers, there will be posts by Susan Vaughan (Monday), Kaitlyn Dunnett/Kathy Lynn Emerson (Tuesday), Kate Flora (Thursday) and Dick Cass (Friday).

In the news department, here’s what’s happening with some of us who blog regularly at Maine Crime Writers:

DEADLINE: The “Where Would You Put the Body?” contest – late summer/early fall edition closes on September 30. How do you enter? Send a photograph of your chosen spot to: WritingAboutCrime@gmail.com with “Where Would You Put the Body” in the subject line. There will be prizes for First, Second, and Third place—books of course and other Maine goodies. You may enter no more than three photographs, each one entered separately. They must be of Maine places and you must identify the place in your submission. Photos must be the submitter’s original work.

 Susan Vaughan: The digital version of my latest romantic suspense, Hidden Obsession, is available now for pre-order on Amazon. When released on October 2, both the e-book and print book will be available for purchase. Here’s a brief description: Revisiting the past can heal… or lead to murder. Sheri’s reluctant return to Maine coincides with a murder. She finds herself in the killer’s crosshairs and in the arms of determined blue-eyed cop Justin. Can he solve the case before the killer carries out a special plan for Sheri?

An invitation to readers of this blog: Do you have news relating to Maine, Crime, or Writing? We’d love to hear from you. Just comment below to share.

And a reminder: If your library, school, or organization is looking for a speaker, we are often available to talk about the writing process, research, where we get our ideas, and other mysteries of the business. Contact Kate Flora