Tag Archives: Portland Maine

Cruisin’

Posted on September 10, 2018 by Barbara Ross

by Barb, back from Bouchercon and working away in her study Back when our condo in Portland, Maine was built, it had views of the harbor. That’s why, improbably, our living-dining-kitchen space is on the third floor. Now we have … Continue reading →

Posted in Barb's Posts | Tagged Dru Ann Love, Portland Maine | 7 Comments

Who is John Byron?

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Bruce Robert Coffin

Bruce Robert Coffin here manning the helm of the Maine Crime Writers blog. This month I thought I’d share a bit of insight into my protagonist Detective Sergeant John Byron. People often ask me, who is John Byron? Me? Someone … Continue reading →

Posted in Bruce's Posts | Tagged Among the Shadows, Beneath the Depths, Bruce Robert Coffin, John Byron Mysteries, Portland Maine | Leave a comment

The Post Where I Announce We’re Moving to Portland

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Barbara Ross

by Barb Ross Yes, we’re going to be full-time Mainers! Both Bill and I are excited about this next chapter. The plan (there’s always a plan) was to sell our house in Massachusetts (check–you can read about it here), and … Continue reading →

Posted in Barb's Posts | Tagged Moving, Portland Maine | 54 Comments

For lovers of new authors, we introduce Dale T. Phillips

Posted on July 16, 2013 by mainecrimewriters

Tell us about your latest book, A Shadow on the Wall: In this third outing of the series, Zack Taylor’s new life in Maine is crumbling. His fledgling Portland business is in jeopardy, he’s been dumped by his lady love, … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Blog | Tagged Dale T. Phillips, Portland Maine, Shadow on the Wall, Stephen King, University of Maine Orono, Zack Taylor series | 9 Comments

Inside my head. Outside my head.

Posted on March 5, 2013 by mainecrimewriters

Kate Flora here, checking in from sunny Florida. It’s still sweater weather down here, maybe even sweater and windbreaker weather. But the sun is shining and I’m not out shoveling the front steps or battling the persistent icicle that dumps water … Continue reading →

Posted in Kate's Posts | Tagged And Grant You Peace, crime writing, Joe Burgess, Joe Burgess series, Kate Flora, maine mysteries, Portland Maine, spring peepers, the writer' process, writing | 3 Comments

Happy Birthday to Us

Posted on July 4, 2012 by mainecrimewriters

Hi, it’s Kate Flora, here, on the 4th of July, realizing that in a few short days, Maine Crime Writers will celebrate our first birthday. It’s been a wonderful year sharing thoughts and ideas, of asking questions about process, of … Continue reading →

Posted in Kate's Posts, Uncategorized | Tagged Barbara Ross, Boothbay Harbor, Camden Maine, Eastport, Eastport Maine, Gerry Boyle, James Hayman, Julia Spencer-Fleming, Kaitlyn Dunnett, Kaitlyn Dunnett; Liss MacCrimmon Scottish American Heritage Mysteries, Kate Flora, Lea Wait, Liss MacCrimmon Scottish-American Heritage Mysteries, Maiden Cliff, Paul Doiron, Portland, Portland Maine, Sarah Graves, Vicki Doudera | 7 Comments

A Wedding in Portland, Maine

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Barbara Ross

Hi. Barb here. On May 19, a group of people gathered on a hill with a stunning view of Portland Head Light for a very special wedding ceremony.The weather was perfect–not always a given for Maine in mid-May, and if … Continue reading →

Posted in Barb's Posts | Tagged Barbara Ross, Portland Maine, wedding, whoopie pies | 4 Comments

A Day in the Life

Posted on June 9, 2012 by mainecrimewriters

Kate Flora, here, sharing something I wrote earlier this spring for the charming Dru Ann Love’s blog, Dru’s Book Musings, when I was on my book promotion blog tour. I was asked to write about a day in my character’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Kate's Posts | Tagged Dru Ann Love, Dru's book Musings, Joe Burgess, Joe Burgess series, Kate Flora, police procedurals, Portland Maine, Portland Police, Redemption | 4 Comments

An Interview with Kieran Shields

Posted on May 20, 2012 by mainecrimewriters

Kieran, like a couple of us here at MCW, you’re a lawyer in your day job, so can you tell us what drew you to mystery writing? Is it a life-long dream? I’m happy to say I’ve been writing as … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Blog | Tagged 1892, Aleister Crowley, Bintliff's, Chicago World's Fair, Dan Brown, H. H. Holmes, H.P. Lovecraft, historical mystery, Jack the Ripper, Kieran Shields, Lizzie Borden, Maine mystery writers, Munjoy HIll, Portland Maine, Salem Witch Trials, The Front Room, The Truth of All Things | 2 Comments

A Writer’s Right to Privacy

Posted on March 18, 2012 by mainecrimewriters

Kaitlyn Dunnett here, starting off a new topic. Recently someone at a listserv I subscribe to posted the opinion that “once you publish, you are public property.” I probably overreacted to this comment, but it really set my teeth on … Continue reading →