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A Small Step for Mankind; A Hugh Step for Me!
I have recently taken a big step forward and dipped my toes into the waters of Self-Publishing. One of my publishers, whom I won’t mention, has released the rights to two of my books, and there is no way in … Continue reading
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Tired of Scam Emails?
Of late I have been bombarded with scam emails! I even carried on a conversation with Nora Roberts! (Don’t laugh, that’s what it sounded like. I decided to try something. I replied at 1:00 a.m. and got a reply back … Continue reading
Writing Tip Wednesday: Comp Titles? What’s that?
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
The Return of Cabot Cove
Hollywood has been teasing that a new Murder, She Wrote is on its way this Christmas. The fandom write-ups have Jamie Lee Curtis playing Jessica Fletcher’s niece. AI-generated material also show Tom Selleck as the sheriff and George Clooney as … Continue reading
Small Town, Fact or Fiction
Living in a small town while writing about a small town has its challenges. The questions and concerns about my novel swing from “Am I in it?” to “Where did this take place?” — and the inquiries have been pouring … Continue reading
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Exploring the Language of Fall
Kate Flora: Sometimes to create a mood, sometimes looking for a theme for a character, and sometimes searching for the perfect epigraph for a chapter, I dive into one of the many books of poetry on my shelves. Often at … Continue reading
Deception—Or how I figure out who done it
Writers specialize in sleight of hand. Mystery writers in particular. Playing fair is part of the canon of mystery writing. We plant clues in plain sight and give the reader all the tools necessary to solve the mystery, but we … Continue reading
Welcome Yourself Back Into Your Writing
Sandra Neily here: The challenge! After a long break, how to reenter a manuscript? (Or a report or anything that’s been sitting for a while.) How to re-engage with the original urge to tell a particular story? I use … Continue reading
Joyful Even After …. The Facts
Sandra Neily here: On Earth Day, do we have enough residual hope to celebrate success, even as the future often looks really tough? Today, we hear from my good friend, Sally Stockwell, Maine Audubon’s Director of Conservation. In the … Continue reading
Actually Useful Writing Books
Kate Flora: Over the years, I accumulated quite a library of reference books related to writing, to crime writing in particular, and to crime investigations of all sorts. I never stop acquiring books that someone I regard as credible has … Continue reading
