Tag Archives: Miss Marple

The Challenges of Writing an Amateur Sleuth Mystery

Posted on June 11, 2026 by Allison Keeton

There are multiple subgenres of mysteries, such as police procedurals, private investigator mysteries, and legal mysteries. I, however, write “amateur sleuth” on the “cozy adjacent” spectrum, emphasizing community and relationships over violence. The most famous amateur sleuth is Miss Marple, … Continue reading →

Posted in Allison's Posts | Tagged Agatha Christie, amateur sleuth, Maine, Maine mystery, midcoast maine, Miss Marple, Nancy Drew, writing challenge | 4 Comments

The Waldoboro Public Library

Posted on June 7, 2016 by mainecrimewriters

Dorothy Cannell: Some years ago I was talking with a friend who had moved to the U.S. from England as an adult, as I had done. Our conversation revolved around the strong pull that the country of our birth and upbringing … Continue reading →

Posted in Dorothy's Posts | Tagged Agatha Christie, Dorothy Cannell, Miss Marple, Waldoboro Public Library | 9 Comments

Would You Believe?

Posted on March 26, 2015 by mainecrimewriters

Dorothy Cannell here. A few weeks ago my husband Julian mentioned that he was joining the Masons. Mentioned – not announced, let alone confessed. To say I was shocked to the core puts it mildly. If he’d said he’d decided to become … Continue reading →

Posted in Dorothy's Posts | Tagged Bunter, Dorothy Cannell, Florence Norris, Lord Peter Wimsey, Masons, Miss Marple, Poirot | 9 Comments

A Few Thoughts: Page to Screen

Posted on June 12, 2012 by kaitlynkathy

Recently, I watched the DVD of the movie version of Janet Evanovich’s One for the Money, a comic caper mystery featuring novice bounty hunter Stephanie Plum. There was a lot of online discussion about the casting of this movie and … Continue reading →