Tag Archives: Barbara Ross

Never Start a Book with the Weather

Posted on July 6, 2023 by mainecrimewriters

The Maine Crime Writers blog was born in the summer of 2011, when Kate Flora decided it would be fun to get a group of Maine writers together to talk about what we do and why we choose to live … Continue reading →

Posted in Kate's Posts | Tagged Barbara Ross, crime writing, Jack McMorrow Mysteries, James Hayman, Kate Flora, Maine Crime Writers, maine mysteries, Maine mystery authors, Maine weather, Paul Doiron, Sarah Graves | 2 Comments

Winter’s Joys (Really).

Posted on March 6, 2023 by Brenda Buchanan

It’s March, and there’s only so much complaining you can do about the sleet, the slush and the potholes, so today I’m going to talk about the joys of winter. The snow’s piling up outside my window as I write … Continue reading →

Posted in Brenda's Posts, Uncategorized | Tagged Barbara Ross, Cheryl Head, maine clambake mysteries, mittens, Perked Up, soup, spring, Time's Undoing, winter | 8 Comments

Best Reads of 2022

Posted on December 5, 2022 by Brenda Buchanan

As the year rolls toward its close—and with holiday shopping season in high gear—there are many Best Books of 2022 lists being written by book reviewers across the nation. One annual list I find to be particularly well done is … Continue reading →

Posted in Brenda's Posts, Uncategorized | Tagged Alex Segura, Barbara Ross, BOLO Books, C. Michele Dorsey, Chris Holm, Dervla McTiernan, Edwin Hill, Gerry Boyle, Kate Flora, Kelly J. Ford, Kellye Garrett, Kent Krueger, Kristopher Zgorski, Louise Penny, Matt Cost, Paul Doiron, Richard Cass, Robyn Gigl, Sanford Emerson, Val McDermid, Vaughn Hardacker, Wanda Morris | 11 Comments

The Hero’s Journey (conclusion)

Posted on April 19, 2022 by Vaughn C. Hardacker

Vaughn Hardacker here. In my last couple of blog posts, I discussed the 17 steps of Campbell’s Monomyth and how they can develop into that vital thing that we call plot (also known as a story). In this post, I will … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Vaughn's Posts | Tagged Barbara Ross, Lord of the Rings, mystery writing, Thriller writing, Tolkien | 3 Comments

Putting Food on the Page

Posted on July 8, 2021 by Brenda Buchanan

When writing my own stories and reading those written by others, I’m always keen to know what the characters are eating. This has nothing to do with the fact that like many of us in the culinary paradise that is … Continue reading →

Posted in Brenda's Posts, Uncategorized | Tagged Barbara Ross, food, Joe Gale, Louise Penny, Maine, maine clambake mysteries, Neva Pierce, Robert B. Parker, Three Pines | 6 Comments

Mystery or Suspense?

Posted on January 18, 2021 by susanvaughan

Although my mystery author friends here accept me into their ranks, I write romantic suspense and have been published in that genre for a long time. When I tell non-romance readers what I write, they look at me blankly. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Susan's posts | Tagged Barbara Ross, crime stories, Kate Flora, Maggie Robinson, mystery writing, Susan Vaughan, writing | 7 Comments

Weekend Update: August 17-18, 2019

Posted on August 17, 2019 by kaitlynkathy

Next week at Maine Crime Writers, there will be posts by Barb Ross (Monday), Sandra Neily (Tuesday), Maureen Milliken (Thursday) and Dorothy Cannell (Friday). On Monday, August 19th, Kate Flora and MCW alum Gerry Boyle will be at the Kennebunk Free Library at … Continue reading →

Posted in Sunday Updates | Tagged Barb Ross, Barbara Ross, Brenda Buchanan, Bruce Coffin, Dick Cass, Dorothy Cannell, Group Post, Kaitlyn Dunnett, Kate Flora, Kathy Lynn Emerson, Maine Crime Writers news, Maureen Milliken, memories of Lea Wait, Sandra Neily | 4 Comments

Weekend Update: June 15-16, 2019

Posted on June 15, 2019 by kaitlynkathy

Next week at Maine Crime Writers, there will be posts by Vaughn Hardacker (Monday), Kaitlyn Dunnett/Kathy Lynn Emerson (Tuesday), Susan Vaughan (Wednesday), Kate Flora (Thursday), and Sandra Neily (Friday). In the news department, here’s what’s happening with some of us … Continue reading →

Posted in Sunday Updates | Tagged Barbara Ross, bridgton books, Bruce Robert Coffin, Cornelia Kidd, Fryeburg Public Library, Kaitlyn Dunnett, Kate Flora, Kathy Lynn Emerson, Lea Wait, Maine Crime Writers news, MWPA literary awards, Sandra Neily, Susan Vaughan, Vaughn Hardacker | Leave a comment

Weekend Update: April 13-14, 2019

Posted on April 13, 2019 by kaitlynkathy

Next week at Maine Crime Writers, there will be posts by Brenda Buchanan (Monday), Barb Ross (Tuesday) Susan Vaughan (Wednesday) Sandra Neily (Thursday), and MaureenMilliken (Friday). In the news department, here’s what’s happening with some of us who blog regularly … Continue reading →

Posted in Sunday Updates | Tagged Barbara Ross, Brenda Buchanan, Bruce Robert Coffin, James Ziskin, Maine Crime Writers news, Maureen Milliken, Sandra Neily, Stephanie Gayle, Susan Vaughan | Leave a comment

Dear Readers! We Have a Thank You and a Gift …

Posted on January 1, 2019 by Sandra Neily

Dear Maine Crime Writers’ readers, At the start of 2019, we’d like to thank you for your for your engagement and feedback and love of mysteries, thrillers, and crime fiction. Thank you! So, From Maine Crime Writers to YOU … … Continue reading →