Author Archives: Sandra Neily

About Sandra Neily

Sandy’s novel “Deadly Trespass” received a Mystery Writers of America award, was named a national finalist in the Women’s Fiction Writers Association “Rising Star” contest, a finalist in the Mslexia international novel competition, a runner- up in Maine’s Joy of the Pen competition, and recently, an international SPR fiction finalist. Sandy lives in the woods of Maine and says she’d rather be “fly fishing cold streams, skiing remote trails, paddling near loons, or just generally out there—unless I’m sharing vanishing worlds with my readers. "

Wildlife. Real. Magical. Maybe …. Both

Posted on July 19, 2024 by Sandra Neily

Sandra Neily here: In my “Mystery In Maine” series, I had my narrator say this, but I think it might apply to me as well. “Up close with wildlife of all sizes and attitudes, I liked to create conversations that … Continue reading →

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What Spreads Beyond the Place Where It Started?

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Sandra Neily

Sandy Neily here: Cancer and rampant real estate development. Both are driven by relentless metastasis, a word usually reserved for the spread of cancer.   Here’s the medical definition: metastasis is when the cancer spreads beyond the place where it … Continue reading →

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Joyful Even After …. The Facts

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Sandra Neily

  Sandra Neily here: On Earth Day, do we have enough residual hope to celebrate success, even as the future often looks really tough? Today, we hear from my good friend, Sally Stockwell, Maine Audubon’s Director of Conservation. In the … Continue reading →

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“It’s Never Too Late … “

Posted on March 21, 2024 by Sandra Neily

Sandra Neily here Hello Maine Crime Writers community, I posted this in 2018! (Wow, years ago, but I think post-pandemic and then all of us getting older, I’d like to bring it back…. a bit revised.  I found it still … Continue reading →

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Fitness: Squats. Scat. Owl Pellets … And Some “Fit” Newsletter Advice

Posted on February 20, 2024 by Sandra Neily

There’s Author News and Updates, too. Winter Fitness Class. (I never made it back to the gym after Covid shut down) AM Class: Squats to put snowshoes on. Snowshoe Raven the dog up through new snow into the woods for … Continue reading →

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Ooops. “Ass At Own Risk.” Details Too Good to Waste

Posted on January 22, 2024 by Sandra Neily

Sandra Neily here: I collect details that I migrate to my characters, plots and pages. (My pockets and car corners are full of errant slips of paper.) Today I thought I’d share some of the list that’s taped next to … Continue reading →

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Gifting. No Wrapping Necessary.

Posted on December 21, 2023 by Sandra Neily

Sandra Neily here with a gift from Maine Crime Writers’ reader Mary Ann and my story of the best gift ever. (My best gift ever.) Raven gives the birds her gift, keeping squirrels off the feeder.    The Affordable, but … Continue reading →

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Eat Well. Eat Cheap. Avoid Bloated Buns

Posted on November 21, 2023 by Sandra Neily

Sandra Neily here: In late August I was treated to a three-night cruise on the windjammer the Angelique. There was much to rhapsodize about. (Thank you, Leslie!), but this is a post about food and avoiding disappointment, financial or otherwise. … Continue reading →

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“Goldenrod Whispering Goodbye” & Squirrels Eating Pumpkins

Posted on October 19, 2023 by Sandra Neily

Sandra Neily here: It’s late fall and while I’ve written this season into my novels, today I’m inviting (virtually) two other supremely talented writers to share “fall” in inspired words. Song for Autumn In the deep fall don’t you imagine … Continue reading →

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Cooler Surprise. Deer Flies. Acres of Lettuce.

Posted on September 18, 2023 by Sandra Neily

Sandra Neily here: There’s a moment on every camping trip where you peer into the cooler to see what’s left floating around down there. A “Cooler Surprise” meal with a bit of everything often has us thinking over the whole … Continue reading →

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