Tag Archives: Bad News Travels Fast

Why write? Because of stuff like this

Posted on August 25, 2020 by Maureen Milliken

NOTE TO READERS: Holy Covid! Was it really almost two years ago my last book came out? I’d like to say I’m rerunning this old post because I’m busy finishing up the next one, but I’m actually just really busy … Continue reading →

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Romance in Mysteries, Yes or No?

Posted on February 14, 2020 by mainecrimewriters

Happy Valentine’s Day! We thought this would be the perfect time for a discussion of the place of romance in our mysteries, and we welcome your thoughts on the subject. Kate Flora: I have to start by admitting that my … Continue reading →

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Why write? Because of stuff like this

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Maureen Milliken

There’s this thing that happens after a writer has spent a year — or two — grinding out a book. People read it. Some are nice. They’re polite and kind. I appreciate that. Then there are the people who want … Continue reading →

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In praise of writers using the F-word. I’m F-wording serious.

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Maureen Milliken

Someone wrote to Dear Annie, an advice column in my local newspaper, complaining about writers who use the “f-word” in their novels. The letter was signed “Love to Read.” Annie agreed, responding, “Anything said with the F-word could be better … Continue reading →

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Scene 1, Chapter 1, Bad News Travels Fast.

Posted on June 18, 2018 by Maureen Milliken

I know, I know. You’ve heard it all before. Authors say it all the time. “I’m finishing up my book on a deadline so I can’t blah blah blah.” But it’s true! It happens. These babies don’t write themselves. So, … Continue reading →

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