Tag Archives: mysteries

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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Fiction Does Truth … Better

Posted on April 26, 2022 by Sandra Neily

“Fiction reveals truth that reality obscures.” Ralph Waldo Emerson “There is no doubt fiction makes a better job of the truth.” Doris Lessing “Fiction is the lie that tells the truth.” (From the article, “Truth in Fiction: 3 Lessons from … 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 →

Posted in Susan's posts | Tagged crime stories, crime writing, Maine, Maine Crime Writers, maine mysteries, mysteries, mystery writers, mystery writing, Susan Vaughan | 3 Comments

The Dogs of War. Are Family.

Posted on March 24, 2022 by Sandra Neily

THE DOGS OF WAR …are family. This post is really a photo essay with links you can use to support animal rescue operations and refugee pet owners. Sandra Neily here: Every time, I see … Continue reading →

Posted in Sandra's Posts, Uncategorized | Tagged Deadly Trespass, deadly turn, dogs, Maine Crime Writers, maine mysteries, mysteries, mystery writing, Sandra Neily, Ukraine | 14 Comments

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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CASTLES ALONG THE RHINE

Posted on June 11, 2021 by susanvaughan

Or is it Castles in the Air? After that homebound year of 2020, I’m wishing for a trip to somewhere scenic and abroad. But even though my husband and I are both vaccinated, traveling is still a problematic proposition. So … 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 →