Tag Archives: teaching writing

Oh, THAT Gerry Boyle

Posted on September 2, 2011 by mainecrimewriters

Gerry Boyle here. A film-buff friend on the west coast e-mailed the other day to say, Hey! Since when did you start using drugs and consorting with prostitutes. Hey, I said to myself. Getting a little personal there. Then he … Continue reading →

Posted in Gerry's Posts | Tagged Brandon Blake, Brendon Gleeson, crime writing, Don Cheadle, Gerry Boyle, Jack McMorrow Mysteries, Ken Bruen, Maine Crime Writers, maine mysteries, Port City Black and White, teaching writing, The Guard | 10 Comments

Never mind what mother told you. . .

Posted on August 11, 2011 by mainecrimewriters

It’s Kate, and I’m talking today about teaching. A writer has to listen. That’s what I tell my writing students. As they sit there around the table, pens poised for the wisdom that a 28-year writer might have to impart, … Continue reading →

Posted in Kate's Posts | Tagged A.Carman Clark, Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird, listening, teaching writing, The Maine Mulch Murder, Vose Library, writing dialogue | 21 Comments

Gerry Boyle interviews Kate Flora

Posted on July 17, 2011 by mainecrimewriters

OK, here’s a question I’ve wanted to ask you. You’re a lawyer. Why no courtroom series? Why not go the John Grisham route? Great question, Gerry. I realized early on that if I made my character a lawyer, I’d constantly … Continue reading →