Tag Archives: crime writing

Now The Work Begins!

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Vaughn C. Hardacker

Vaughn Hardacker here: Recently I completed a novel that I’ve tentatively titled The Exchange. The plot is a crime thriller in which my protagonist (named Dylan Thomas–his mother was a fan of the poet) is a former state police detective … Continue reading →

Posted in Vaughn's Posts | Tagged , , , , , , | 5 Comments

The Surprising Collaboration Between Writers and Readers

Posted on June 8, 2018 by mainecrimewriters

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 →

Posted in Kate's Posts, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

My Biggest Challenge

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Vaughn C. Hardacker

Vaughn Hardacker here: I have just started the rewrite phase of my most recent novel, which I have tentatively titled THE EXCHANGE. I have always found rewrite to be the hardest task in the writing process. In particular, what to … Continue reading →

Posted in Vaughn's Posts | Tagged , , , | 4 Comments

When the Book Won’t Write Itself

Posted on April 24, 2018 by susanvaughan

Susan Vaughan here. My latest novel of romantic suspense has just been published. Yesterday, actually. Dark Vision is an addition to the DARK Files series, and my fourteenth book. I had a glass or two of bubbly to celebrate and breathed … Continue reading →

Posted in Susan's posts | Tagged , , , | 13 Comments

Back To Basics

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Vaughn C. Hardacker

Vaughn C. Hardacker here: It’s been a long winter up here in The County (it’s a quarter past April and we’re still looking at two feet of snow on the ground). The winter of 2017/2018 seems to want to hang … Continue reading →

Posted in Vaughn's Posts | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Dame Agatha and Her Orient Express

Posted on January 25, 2018 by susanvaughan

Susan Vaughan here. Seeing Kenneth Branagh’s new film version of Murder on the Orient Express prompted me to reread Agatha Christie’s original 1934 novel. For the uninitiated, the story as written and the 2017 film are both set aboard the … Continue reading →

Posted in Susan's posts | Tagged , , , , , , | 11 Comments

MY FIVE REASONS TO KEEP WRITING

Posted on November 24, 2017 by susanvaughan

As a writer of romantic suspense, I’m a member of the Maine Romance Writers. Our newsletter has a feature called “My Five,” in which members list five items about anything—favorite children’s books, crazy Christmas gifts, a spouse’s foibles, writing challenges/successes/ … Continue reading →

Posted in Susan's posts | Tagged , , , , , | 13 Comments

IF MUSIC BE THE FOOD OF LOVE, COOK ON

Posted on September 29, 2017 by susanvaughan

Yes, I know Shakespeare didn’t write it that way in Twelfth Night. But I’m definitely not the first to make the connection between food and love. In crime fiction as well as in romance fiction, people’s relationships are at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Susan's posts | Tagged , , , , , | 6 Comments

When a Writer’s Not Engaged in Her Employment

Posted on August 1, 2017 by mainecrimewriters

Kate Flora: You may recall that a post or two ago, I declared that I was going to spend my summer exploring indolence. At that time, I had visions of sitting in a white rocking chair on my porch, devouring novels … Continue reading →

Posted in Kate's Posts, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Interview with Author Brian Thiem

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Bruce Robert Coffin

Bonjour, fellow readers and scribes. Bruce Robert Coffin here with a real treat. This month I’m pleased to introduce friend, author, and former crime fighter Brian Thiem. Brian, author of the acclaimed series debut Red Line, spent 25 years with … Continue reading →

Posted in Bruce's Posts | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 18 Comments