Tag Archives: crime writing

What’s the Point… of View?

Posted on May 13, 2022 by susanvaughan

I’ve been reading more widely than usual lately—thrillers, a variety of mysteries, literary fiction—as well as romantic suspense novels, which is what I write. One thing I have been paying attention to (a bother with being a writer as well … Continue reading →

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WHY MAINE?

Posted on April 15, 2022 by susanvaughan

I’ve posted a version of this article before, but I’ve updated it. So here goes. I’ve set eight of my published novels in Maine and the state is also the setting of my work in progress, a blend of romantic … Continue reading →

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The Best Gift, Revisited … and Humans Together

Posted on December 26, 2021 by Sandra Neily

Sandy Neily here. It’s December 26th and I am thinking of what might feel joyously human (now that we are headed into some Covid hibernation again) and also a Christmas family moment to revisit, written as an assignment to “go … Continue reading →

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Matt Cost, the New Kid on the Block

Posted on November 30, 2021 by matthewcost

Hello all, Matt Cost here. I’m the new kid on the block and am going to start off my introduction with a confession. I’m not actually a Mainer. I did not move here until I was eight years old. That … Continue reading →

Posted in Matt's posts, Matt's posts, Uncategorized | Tagged crime writing, Encircle Publications, maine mysteries, mysteries | 14 Comments

MEETING THE CHALLENGE – FIRST CHAPTERS

Posted on September 17, 2021 by susanvaughan

Did you ever wonder how the author of that great mystery or suspense you just finished grabbed you from the very beginning? Creating that hook is something authors of genre fiction, whether mystery or thriller or romance or sci fi … Continue reading →

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Forgery or Genuine Fake?

Posted on August 16, 2021 by susanvaughan

The plot of my new release Genuine Fake involves art forgery. One of the main characters is an artist. She manages the legacy of her famous grandfather, whose art works are being forged. I needed information on many aspects of … Continue reading →

Posted in Susan's posts | Tagged crime stories, crime writing, Genuine Fake, Maine Crime Writers, mysteries, mystery writers, Susan Vaughan | 13 Comments

Maine Crime Writers enter the Blogosphere

Posted on July 6, 2021 by mainecrimewriters

Today, July 6th, we celebrate ten years of blogging as Maine Crime Writers. The cast of characters is ever changing but the mission remains the same: to make readers aware of the talents and diversity of crime writers in Maine, … Continue reading →

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Smart Fish. Tiny Home.

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Sandra Neily

Sandra Neily here: First the important stuff. As if there weren’t enough barriers writing a novel in a small camper trailer, this morning I mistakenly took the dog’s Benadryl tablets instead of my meds. The fog descended. I have yet to … Continue reading →

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“THE END”—THEN WHAT?

Posted on April 13, 2021 by susanvaughan

At a social event in the distant past when it was possible to attend such things as social events, the woman I was conversing with over our plates of snacks asked excitedly when my next book would be released. I … Continue reading →

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So What is the Book About?

Posted on April 2, 2021 by mainecrimewriters

Kate Flora: Something I have learned from more than thirty years at the keyboard is that my writing process is always evolving. It is also different for every book. When I wrote my first book—A Matter of the Will—which is … Continue reading →