Author Archives: mcwarchives

Fish Tales

Posted on December 31, 2013 by mcwarchives

Sarah Graves shared this with us last December, and we wanted to post it again in case you missed it. The Eastport New Year’s Eve is growing every year, and sounds like a wonderful winter escape. As we wind down … Continue reading →

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What’s a Cyber Crime Dog?

Posted on December 28, 2013 by mcwarchives

Me, of course! Hi, I’m Phoebe The Cyber Crime Dog!  That’s me with my human Mom, Jayne Hitchcock! She usually posts here on the 15th of the month, but Miss Kate Flora asked if I’d do a guest post, so … Continue reading →

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Praying for Heavenly Peace

Posted on December 19, 2013 by mcwarchives

Back in one of my posts from spring of 2012, I told you about Maine’s ranking as the most peaceful state in the nation, an honor we had also received in 2011.  Five criteria are used by the Institute for … Continue reading →

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Camden’s “Christmas By The Sea” Insider Guide

Posted on December 4, 2013 by mcwarchives

Vicki Doudera here, happy to have successfully completed the challenge of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) in November!  Yay! I know you’re probably sick to death of hearing about this, but this will be the last time I mention it … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo–Part 2

Posted on November 19, 2013 by mcwarchives

When I was a student back in the 80’s, Hamilton College had something called the “Jan Plan.” It was part a fairly unique structured academic year in which we took one course only during the month of January. The month … Continue reading →

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On Being A True Crime Writer

Posted on November 15, 2013 by mcwarchives

Jayne here – at book signings I get asked how I chose the stories I did for my book, True Crime Online: Shocking Stories of Scamming, Stalking, Murder and Mayhem. I tell them that some (almost half) of the stories … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo — Part One

Posted on November 5, 2013 by mcwarchives

Two years ago I first heard about the program called National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo. The idea is to write a 50,000 word novel during the month of November, with support from others who are doing the same. I … Continue reading →

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So Thrilled! My latest news…

Posted on October 24, 2013 by mcwarchives

The world of writing can be fraught with disappointment.  The agent who doesn’t want to take on new clients.  The editor who isn’t totally pleased with your series. The less-than-favorable review in just about anything from the local rag to … Continue reading →

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No Blog? I Blame the Red Sox!

Posted on October 9, 2013 by mcwarchives

If I am extremely late to post today (and I am) it’s because of my favorite sports team, the Boston Red Sox. Vicki Doudera here, laying the responsibility for my tardy missive right at the cleat-wearing feet of Jacoby Ellsbury … Continue reading →

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How it Begins

Posted on September 27, 2013 by mcwarchives

Vicki Doudera here, and before I start this week’s post, let me follow up on last week’s Wrath of the Whites. If you recall, the day of that post was the day I left for a 3 day hiking trip … Continue reading →

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