Tag Archives: mysteries

Location, Location, Location

Posted on July 17, 2020 by susanvaughan

No, I’m not writing about real estate, or maybe I am, but I’m not trying to sell you any property, I promise. This is about fiction settings—region, country, state, city, bodies of water, even food and drink. Realistic or real … Continue reading →

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HOOKED ON READING DURING THE PANDEMIC

Posted on May 19, 2020 by susanvaughan

Like everyone, I’ve been practicing social distancing and mostly staying home, but that’s par for an introvert and a writer, both of which I am. I’m a voracious reader normally, and now is no different. I wish I could say … Continue reading →

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When We Feel Alone, We Do Have Good Company

Posted on October 17, 2019 by Sandra Neily

This fall has been a bit rough, salvaged by lots of walks with my dog Raven and visits with divine grandchildren. When I feel very alone with the writing process, or too much time spent with people who only talk … Continue reading →

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What Do You Recommend? Groan. (Must Be Summer in Maine)

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Sandra Neily

  It’s July! When everyone in the world I know suddenly decides it’s time to visit me in Maine. I am often sure the “Maine” part looms large over the “me” part. But it’s time to arm yourself with a great … Continue reading →

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A Matter of Perspective

Posted on December 13, 2017 by Jessie Crockett

Jessie: Looking out the window at eight, yes eight, fresh inches of  snow. Writers tend to fall into two camps on the subject of writing or rewriting and which it is they prefer. Lovers of first draft enjoy the unbridled … Continue reading →

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Is a MacGuffin Something? Or Nothing?

Posted on April 17, 2017 by susanvaughan

Susan Vaughan here. In fiction, a MacGuffin, sometimes written McGuffin or maguffin, is a plot device in the form of some goal, desired object, or other motivator that the protagonist and often others pursue. For storytellers as far back as ancient … Continue reading →

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Sick of winter and like mysteries? It’s time to catch the Maine wave

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Maureen Milliken

We’ve said it over and over again. In fact, it’s the whole point of this blog — Maine and it’s rich load of mystery writers are a great mix. And April is the coolest month for fans of mysteries, writing, … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 19, 2017 by mainecrimewriters

Jessie: In New England, wrapped in layers and trying to break a fever. THE WINNER OF THE GIVEAWAY IS JEAN RIDEOUT! Jean, please email me at jessica at jessicaestevao.com with your mailing address and I will send out a copy of … Continue reading →

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Talking about living and writing in the great state of Maine

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Maureen Milliken

When we Maine Crime Writers aren’t writing about the great state of Maine we’re often talking about writing in the great state of Maine. One of the fun things about being a mystery writer in Maine is that so many … Continue reading →

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The Mysterious Elaine

Posted on August 29, 2016 by mainecrimewriters

It was a sultry August night in a small Maine town. A lazy breeze barely flirted with the humidity. It was too damn hot to cook. Having showered off the grit and salt accumulated during a hike followed by a swim in the cold Atlantic, … Continue reading →

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