Author Archives: joesouza

There are some novels that have crimes in them that are not crime novels. Then there are some novels that have crimes in them that are crime novels. So what’s the difference? Maybe this isn’t the right blog to do … Continue reading →

RANDOM THOUGHTS Like everyone else, I’m keen to find out what happened to Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie’s mother. She was last seen on January 31st, and was reported missing the next day when she didn’t show up for church. It … Continue reading →

The Christmas season is a reminder that hope and joy can triumph over the evils going on in the world, and in our own hearts. I say this as someone who writes books about mystery and murder, and who often … Continue reading →

I just finished a grueling ninety minutes of hot yoga. After a relaxing shower, I feel much better about writing this blog post. My mind and body is relaxed and calm, and I feel like I did something good for … Continue reading →

I am a prolific word counter. Yes, I’m a bit obsessed with how many words I’m writing at any given point during my novel-writing process. How did this weird compulsion to be? Writing a novel is akin to running a … Continue reading →

I know it’s not autumn yet but it feels that way. The temperatures here in Maine are quickly dropping, especially at night. It’s noticeable because this past summer has been one of the hottest on record. So this Sunday after … Continue reading →

It’s August, and though the days are warm and muggy, the end of summer looms. Mornings bring with it the breath of autumn. Despite loving the fall, I always get a little sad this time of year. Summers in Maine … Continue reading →

Over the 4th of a July I spent the time in the hills of New Hampshire, biking through the woods and enjoying being outside. Despite a deadline for a book that needed to be edited, I put everything aside to … Continue reading →

As a writer, I can’t emphasize how important reading is to my process. Aside from my love for books, which was what got me into writing in the first place, reading has always been a way for me to jumpstart … Continue reading →

The jury selection for Karen Read’s retrial started last week and round two of this saga looks to be equally explosive. For all of you newcomers to the case, Karen Read was accused of backing her Lexus into her boyfriend, … Continue reading →