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Micro-ideas from a high-definition world
Maureen here, still on a high from a three-day writing marathon that resulted in an (almost but not quite) completed first draft of the next book in the Bernie O’Dea mystery series, “No News is Bad News.” First drafts are … Continue reading
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Tagged Cold Hard News, first draft, ideas, Maureen Milliken, writing
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How Agatha Christie helped me get my dishes done (and my book written)
Hi, Maureen here, NOT suffering from writer’s block. Not that you thought I was, but anyone following my progress on the second book in the Bernie O’Dea mystery series, “No News is Bad News,” may think it because it’s…taking…so…long. Writer’s … Continue reading
Why do Maine crime writers love Sherlock Holmes? It’s elementary, dear reader
Hi folks. Maureen here in my cozy central Maine bungalow, which is worlds away in so many ways from 221B Baker Street, the famous address of Sherlock Holmes. But while we’re worlds away in every possible way, like most mystery … Continue reading
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Tagged Cold Hard News, Dorothy Sayers, Maine Crime Writers, mysteries, Sherlock Holmes, writing
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Hey writers, hearing is believing: Let’s go to the audio book
Hi, Maureen here. I’m not a person who listens to audio books much. Or at all, really. I’m not against them, they’re just not my thing. But I was intrigued at this year’s New England Crime Bake when fellow mystery … Continue reading
Spotlight a reminder that mysteries, journalism are entwined
Hi, Maureen here. Just back from seeing the movie Spotlight. I grew up reading newspapers. I’m the daughter and granddaughter of newspapers editors. We always had them in the the house, for many years getting two or three a day … Continue reading
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Tagged Cold Hard News, journalism, Maureen Milliken, mysteries, Spotlight, writing
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Want to get your book published? Start with a Crimebake
Hi all, Maureen here. Sorry this is a little late this morning. Must still be recovering from this year’s excellent New England Crime Bake. Some of you may be asking, “So, what’s a Crime Bake?” Eight years ago, I would … Continue reading
Selling a book? The number one tip to success for writers.
Maureen Milliken here. One of my favorite quotes is from Thomas Edison: “Opportunity is missed by most people because it’s dressed in overalls and looks like work.” I remind myself of that often, because the point is that no matter … Continue reading
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Tagged Cold Hard News, marketing, Maureen Milliken, tips for writers, writing
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The Writer’s Life, getting published and the secret to achieving it
Hi all, Maureen Milliken here, comtemplating The Writer’s Life. Yes, I know I put that in caps. That’s because it’s the name of a Thomas College class I’ve been asked to be a guest speaker at in a couple weeks. … Continue reading
It’s hard to be grumpy, even me, when I can say ‘Yeah, I wrote that book.’
Maureen Milliken here, enjoying one of the last beautiful weekends of summer. Despite the beautiful weather this summer, I can get a little cranky. It’s how I roll. That was definitely the case on a beautiful but way too hot … Continue reading
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Tagged Cold Hard News, maine mysteries, Murder by the Book
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