Category Archives: Allison’s Posts

Using the Feelings of a Memory

Last month, when I saw photographer April Morrison’s beautiful photograph of milkweed pods in snow, I was instantly brought back to my childhood. One fall, my mother, along with my sisters and me, collected dozens of dried out pods. She … Continue reading

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Writing Tip Wednesday: Comp Titles? What’s that?

Ok, so Comp Titles, also known as Comparison Titles, are officially used in query letters once you’ve written your book and are seeking a literary agent or a small press. They are needed for the sales pitch, but I hope … Continue reading

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The Return of Cabot Cove

Hollywood has been teasing that a new Murder, She Wrote is on its way this Christmas. The fandom write-ups have Jamie Lee Curtis playing Jessica Fletcher’s niece. AI-generated material also show Tom Selleck as the sheriff and George Clooney as … Continue reading

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The Life of a Bookmark

First, thank you to the Maine Crime Writers blog for inviting me into the fold. I have been reading this blog from the moment I learned of it at the New England Crime Bake conference, many years ago. It is … Continue reading

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