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My Pictures From 2018 Crimewave
MaineCrimeWave was a lot of fun this year. I got to sit on two panels. One was about writing compelling endings. The other was about conflict. Here’s a picture of me with F. Lee Bailey, the keynote speaker. What a … Continue reading
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Finally!
Jessie: Finally in Maine, enjoying the salty air! This summer marks the eighth that my family will spend on the coast of Maine. It is the second of those same summers that I haven’t had a September 1 deadline for … Continue reading
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Tagged deadlines, free time, Maine, travel, Vacation
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Beavers Beware
Bob Noonan lacks neither opinions nor expertise and he’s fun to converse with. Born in southern Maine, he grew up in Scarborough and Windham. After graduating from Chevrus High School, he went to St. Michaels College in Vermont, earning a … Continue reading
Who is Cornelia Kidd, and why is she writing Lea Wait’s Books?
Lea Wait, here. And it’s June 12 — launch day for Death and a Pot of Chowder, the first in my Maine Murder Mystery series. And, yes, it’s written by Cornelia Kidd. There are many reasons an author writes under … Continue reading
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Tagged Cornelia Kidd, Death and a Pot of Chowder, Lea Wait, railroad accidents, Walden New York
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Native to What?
So, once again, we come to the Silly Season—no, not the annual return of the summer people driving like soused nonagenarians down the wrong side of Commercial Street, but political primary season. I notice that, this time around, a lot … Continue reading
The Surprising Collaboration Between Writers and Readers
Kate Flora: Thirty-five years ago, when my second son was born, I decided to quit my job and stay home for a few years with my boys. I immediately had the terrified thought, But I’ve always worked. Now what will I … Continue reading
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