Tag Archives: Maine mystery authors

Writing Tip Wednesday: Comp Titles? What’s that?

Posted on January 14, 2026 by Allison Keeton

Ok, so Comp Titles, also known as Comparison Titles, are officially used in query letters once you’ve written your book and are seeking a literary agent or a small press. They are needed for the sales pitch, but I hope … Continue reading →

Posted in Allison's Posts, Uncategorized | Tagged Allison Keeton, comp titles, Maine Crime Writers, Maine mystery, Maine mystery authors, Maine writer, midcoast maine, mystery writing, writer, writing, writing tip wednesday, writing tips | 4 Comments

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

Dogs. Snow. Mary Oliver.

Posted on February 22, 2019 by Sandra Neily

My dog, Raven is rolling in the snow. With wild abandon she’s tossing it over her head and rubbing it all over her body in a snow massage. I am jealous. Animal gladness is a fine thing and I am … Continue reading →