Tag Archives: Stephen King

A Crime Writer Looks at Love

Posted on February 14, 2012 by mainecrimewriters

Vicki here on Valentine’s Day, letting myself count some of the ways that love and crime connect. Let’s start with crimes of passion. I have to confess a certain fascination with murders committed in jealous fits of rage or heartbreak. Maybe it’s because … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Vicki's Posts | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

How to Choose a Bestselling Book Title

Posted on January 4, 2012 by mcwarchives

Paul Doiron here— The Web is a wacky and wonderful thing. Spend enough time browsing, and you’re bound to come across something weird. A while back, I stumbled across Lulu.com’s Title Scorer, an app that uses algorithms to determine whether the … Continue reading →

Posted in Paul's Posts | Tagged , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Stocking a Real Maine Bookshelf

Posted on August 21, 2011 by mainecrimewriters

Kate: What books might be found on a real Maine bookshelf? When I started pondering on this topic, I found myself drifting back to my childhood and remembering what books were on the shelves of the old Union farmhouse. Robert … Continue reading →

Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

When a Writer Gets a Chance to Read . . .

Posted on August 7, 2011 by mainecrimewriters

Kate: One of the questions we’re often asked by audiences at our book events is some variation of “What are you reading right now?” or “Who is your favorite mystery author?” I’m sure my answers to that question are often … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments