Tag Archives: Elizabeth George

In praise of good long books

Posted on December 30, 2021 by Maureen Milliken

My town had by all accounts a very succesful community read this year — an event in which everyone (who wants to) reads the same book. A variety of discussions and events are built around it, and it lasts for … Continue reading →

Posted in Maureen's Posts, Uncategorized | Tagged Elizabeth George, Liane Moriarty, P.D. James, Reading | 8 Comments

Setting is all around you, and it’s yours for the taking

Posted on September 23, 2021 by Maureen Milliken

Everyone who writes, or aspires to, understands the vital importance of setting. The great mystery writer Elizabeth George, in her book “Mastering the Process,” talks about how she really doubles down on it — going to areas she wants to … Continue reading →

Posted in Maureen's Posts, Uncategorized | Tagged Elizabeth George, mystery writing tips, Pownalborough Courthouse, settings | 5 Comments

A Good Cry & the Do-It-Yourself MFA

Posted on July 23, 2021 by Sandra Neily

Sandra Neily here (also sharing a selection of disparate pics that may wander away a bit) At a library author talk this past week, I was asked how I wrote a novel when I’d only written non-fiction for work. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Sandra's Posts, Uncategorized | Tagged author Sandra Neily, Donald Maass, Elizabeth George, Maine Crime Writers, maine mysteries, mystery writing, Sandra Neily, Stephen King, Thoreau | 4 Comments

What Keeps Me Reading a Long-Running Mystery Series?

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Barbara Ross

Hi. Barb here. In book jail in paradise. It’s either a blessing or a curse. I can’t make up my mind. At the end of the month, when I hand in the sixth Maine Clambake Mystery, Stowed Away, I’ll be … Continue reading →

Posted in Barb's Posts | Tagged Alexander McCall Smith, Deborah Crombie, Elizabeth George, Louise Penny | 24 Comments

Key West Literary Seminar–Week Two

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Barbara Ross

Hi. Barb here. I’ve been in Key West all month and was lucky enough to attend both weeks of the Key West Literary Seminar. The seminar is held annually in January and celebrates a different aspect of literature and writing … Continue reading →

Posted in Barb's Posts | Tagged Alafair Burke, Elizabeth George, James W. Hall, key west literary seminar, kwls, Lee Child, Lyndsay Faye, Malla Nunn, Michael Connelly, Michael Koryta, Percival Everett, Sara Gran, Tess Gerritsen, Thomas H. Cook, William Kent Krueger | 7 Comments

Plausibility Versus Authenticity

Posted on January 20, 2014 by mcwarchives

Vicki Doudera here. As you read this, I am traveling home to Camden from sunny Key West and the Key West Literary Seminar. I’ve been lucky enough to be an attendee at the conference, along with fellow Maine Crime Writer … Continue reading →

Posted in Vicki's Posts | Tagged Barb Ross, Deadly Offer, Elizabeth George, key west literary seminar, Killer Listing, Lee Child, Malla Nunn, Tess Gerritsen, Vicki Doudera | 13 Comments

Who’d Have Your Back?

Posted on January 20, 2013 by mainecrimewriters

John Clark here for what I hope will be a fun group post. Back in the mists of antiquity, when Little Egypt was a mere slip of a girl and bikinis had yet to be invented (well at least ten years … Continue reading →