Tag Archives: mysteries

Spotlight a reminder that mysteries, journalism are entwined

Posted on December 4, 2015 by mainecrimewriters

Hi, Maureen here. Just back from seeing the movie Spotlight. I grew up reading newspapers. I’m the daughter and granddaughter of newspapers editors. We always had them in the the house, for many years getting two or three a day … Continue reading →

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WHENCE IDEAS, THAT’S THE QUESTION

Posted on September 18, 2015 by mainecrimewriters

Susan Vaughan: “Where do you get your ideas?” That’s the question writers most often hear from readers—and even from friends who aren’t readers. Every writer answers it a different way, but here’s a general overview. Ideas pop up everywhere. For example, … Continue reading →

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The 2015 Cover Controversy!

Posted on September 4, 2015 by mainecrimewriters

Vaughn Hardacker here. Last month my publisher, Skyhorse Publishing, forwarded me the proposed cover for my novel THE BLACK ORCHID, slated for release on March 1, 2016. My first impression was: “Wow, what a great cover!” Then I wondered if … Continue reading →

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Four Lies Book Publicists Will Tell You

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Barbara Ross

Hi. Barb here. At home in Somerville, MA, but venturing to Maine early next month. My experience is that, if you write fiction, whether you are a new author, or a mid-career author adapting to the brave new world of … Continue reading →

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FIRST MYSTERY NOVELS

Posted on March 12, 2015 by mainecrimewriters

Susan Vaughan here. Some friends and I were sharing what were the first novels for adults that really hooked us. For me, it was mysteries. Every Saturday as far back as I can recall, I went to the local library … Continue reading →

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A VISIT TO THE LAND OF THE MAYA

Posted on February 24, 2015 by mainecrimewriters

Susan Vaughan here. When the characters and the plot for my new release On Deadly Ground came to me, I knew I needed to go to Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula and experience the jungle and Maya ruins up close. Yes, it’s … Continue reading →

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A Few of My Favorite Witticisms

Posted on September 26, 2014 by mainecrimewriters

James Hayman: One of my great pleasures is chuckling over the wit of others. In this blog I’d like to share a few of the great one (and two and three) liners from some of my favorite writers, performers, actors, … Continue reading →

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MYSTERY OF THE RHINE #3 – SOLVED!

Posted on August 20, 2014 by mainecrimewriters

Susan Vaughan here. This post will complete my summer vacation travelogue of Rhine mysteries. Why are there so many castles along the Rhine? The morning of day four of our river journey, we went to Braubach and toured Marksburg Castle, … Continue reading →

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Rhine Mystery #2 — Solved!

Posted on July 28, 2014 by mainecrimewriters

Susan Vaughan here. If you read my June post about Dutch windmills (http://bit.ly/1lZ6iND), you’ll realize this month’s post continuing my cruise up the Rhine River is out of order. Should’ve posted about Amsterdam first. But here goes. Venice, Italy, is … Continue reading →

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RHINE MYSTERY #1 — SOLVED!

Posted on June 26, 2014 by mainecrimewriters

Susan Vaughan here, just returned from a cruise up the Rhine River from Amsterdam to Basel. History and geography buffs and those more traveled than I may already know the facts behind the mystery in my title, but many like … Continue reading →

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