Tag Archives: Shadows at the Fair

When do ideas come? Encouraging the Muse

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Lea Wait

Agatha Christie once famously wrote that she got her best ideas while washing the dishes. I’ve heard other authors swear by long walks or dreams. Me? My muse is shy. She only appears when I’m alone, in a quiet place, doing and thinking … Continue reading →

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When Days Are Dark

Posted on May 28, 2015 by mainecrimewriters

In April I attended three writers/fans conferences, one for people who write or illustrate books for children, and two for mystery readers and writers. I also spoke at one library, visited one school in person, and visited another school via Skype. Since then … Continue reading →

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Instant Ancestor

Posted on April 29, 2015 by mainecrimewriters

Lea Wait, here. I don’t remember a time I didn’t know about the quest for “instant ancestors.” Portraits of my real ancestors, on my mother’s side, hung In the home where I grew up: four large portraits of two couples from Edinburgh, … Continue reading →

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The Glamorous Life of an Antiques Dealer

Posted on August 27, 2014 by mainecrimewriters

Lea Wait, here. (You couldn’t guess by the title above?) I’ve been an antique print dealer since 1977. Before that, in the 1950s and 60s, as a child, I helped my grandmother (or at least tried to help her) with … Continue reading →

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Time … and Writing

Posted on January 7, 2014 by mainecrimewriters

Lea Wait, here, fresh from putting away the Christmas tree and listing my New Year’s Resolutions. One of those resolutions has to do with writing … simply, I’m resolving to do more of it. Sounds like a pretty basic resolution for … Continue reading →

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Opening Acts – Discovering Our Series Characters Through E-Books

Posted on December 23, 2012 by mainecrimewriters

‘Tis the season for new e-readers and tablets of all sorts. So, for those of you who are looking for e-books to read, and love to begin a series at the beginning, we offer the following links to help you … Continue reading →

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“So, Lea, How Many Books Have You Written?”

Posted on February 27, 2012 by mainecrimewriters

My name is Lea Wait, and I’m a writer. That’s the way I sometimes feel I should start the talks I often give at libraries, schools, and organizations. Because, as we all shared on a group blog recently, writers get a … Continue reading →

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Getting to Know Lea Wait

Posted on September 25, 2011 by mainecrimewriters

Jim Hayman: Mystery readers know Lea Wait as (perhaps?) the alter ego of Maggie Summer, the protagonist of Lea’s 5-book Shadows Antique Print Mystery Series, the most recent of which is Shadows of a Down East Summer. Maggie has an … Continue reading →

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Time To Write …. Lea Wait

Posted on September 9, 2011 by mainecrimewriters

“If only I had the time, I’d write a book, too …” How many times has every author heard that? And smiled. Because … no one ever has enough time. I wrote my first book (my first mystery – Shadows … Continue reading →