Category Archives: Jessie’s Posts

May 25th

Posted on May 25, 2017 by mainecrimewriters

Jessie: Traipsing about somewhere in the U.K. Right about now I am likely in Scotland visiting one of my kids who is just finishing up a semester  abroad. Because  this post was written several days before I left I cannot say for … Continue reading →

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Traveling Light

Posted on April 26, 2017 by mainecrimewriters

Jessie: Enjoying the height of daffodil season. Every year about this time my thoughts turn to travel. Each spring I take a trip to Bethesda, Maryland for the Malice Domestic conference. I generally fly to the conference and with all … Continue reading →

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Overload

Posted on March 27, 2017 by mainecrimewriters

Jessie: Still surrounded by snowbanks It feels to me like I’ve spent the last few weeks awash in email. Every day I make a to do list and it seems as though half the items on it are emails that … Continue reading →

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Tools of the Trade

Posted on February 23, 2017 by mainecrimewriters

Jessie: Peering out my office window over a sun-blotting snowbank. One of the many pleasures of being a writer is a sort of carte blanche regarding  stationary supplies. During difficult days spent staring at a blank page I sometimes wonder … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 19, 2017 by mainecrimewriters

Jessie: In New England, wrapped in layers and trying to break a fever. THE WINNER OF THE GIVEAWAY IS JEAN RIDEOUT! Jean, please email me at jessica at jessicaestevao.com with your mailing address and I will send out a copy of … Continue reading →

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Post-holiday Traditions

Posted on December 20, 2016 by mainecrimewriters

Jessie: Surrounded by snowbanks Every year about this time my mind begins to turn to the post holiday lull. It isn’t because I  don’t love merry making or family gatherings. I adore tinsel and beribboned packages and dining room tables heaving … Continue reading →

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The Best Medicine

Posted on November 18, 2016 by mainecrimewriters

Jessie: Feeling pensive. Recently, I attended the New England Crime Bake. Every time I am in the midst of a group of writers it, not surprisingly, makes me think about what started it all in the first place. I’m not … Continue reading →

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Thinking Ahead

Posted on October 18, 2016 by mainecrimewriters

Jessie: In NH thinking about cold New England winters As much as it pains me to admit it, we’ve had the heat on in the house. Leaves have turned, the beaches are empty and the stores have started stocking scrapers for … Continue reading →

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Voices From the Past

Posted on September 19, 2016 by mainecrimewriters

Jessica: Enjoying a day at the desk, listening to the rain. One of the many pleasures of writing historical fiction is the research. And one of the things I particularly love is when I find new resources to use. Over … Continue reading →

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Longing for More Time- And a Giveaway!

Posted on August 24, 2016 by mainecrimewriters

Announcing the winners: Congratulations Maureen and Kate! Contact me at jessie at jessiecrockett.com with a mailing address and I will send you each an advanced reading copy of Whispers Beyond the Veil!   Jessie: In book jail on the coast … Continue reading →

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