Tag Archives: Twisted Threads

An Editor’s Tribute to Lea Wait

As part of Maine Crime Writers’ promotion of Lea Wait’s last book, Thread and Buried, we’re delighted to welcome John Scognamiglio to the blog. We asked him to say a few words about what it was like to be Lea’s … Continue reading

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Second in a Series: THREADS OF EVIDENCE

Lea Wait here, nervously anticipating next week’s release (August 25) of Threads of Evidence, the second in my Mainely Needlepoint series. Twisted Threads, the first in the series, got some great reviews and I was pleased with sales. So far pre-orders of Threads … Continue reading

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When Days Are Dark

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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First Years … First Memories

Lea Wait, here. I’ve been working on the third book in my Mainely Needlepoint series. If you haven’t read the first one, Twisted Threads, published earlier this month: Angie Curtis, the main character, is from Haven Harbor, Maine. Her mother … Continue reading

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Marketing and Competitive Reseach Before You Write? Oh, Yes.

Lea Wait, here. Many of you know that my new mystery series (Mainely Needlepoint) has just debuted with TWISTED THREADS. Traditional publishing being what it is, I’ve already finished the second book in the series(THREADS OF EVIDENCE), which is in the middle … Continue reading

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Weekend Update: January 10-11, 2015

Next week at Maine Crime Writers there will be posts by Lea Wait (Monday), Barb Ross (Tuesday), Al Lamanda (Wednesday), Jayne Hitchcock (Thursday), and John Clark (Friday). In the news department, here’s what’s happening with some of us who blog … Continue reading

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Breaking News: New for 2015! Books, Books, Books!

Happy New Year from Maine Crime Writers Here’s what will be coming your way from us in 2015: Sarah Graves: New in 2015, WINTER AT THE DOOR,  due out January 6, 2015. Ex-Boston homicide cop Lizzie Snow hunts her long-missing niece … Continue reading

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Where is Haven Harbor, Maine?

Lea Wait, here, answering a question several people have asked me recently: where is Haven Harbor? The answer is simple. It’s just down the coast of Maine from Cabot Cove. And not far from Waymouth. And, for those of you who’re … Continue reading

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How My Editor Changed My Book … and My Household

Lea Wait, cat owner, here. When I was a young child my mother had a pair of Siamese cats. But I was a sickly kid, and after one life-threatening asthma attack the doctor proclaimed I was allergic to cats. My mother’s cats sadly … Continue reading

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Weekend Update: October 4-5

Next week at Maine Crime Writers there will be posts by Kaitlyn Dunnett (Monday), Vaughn Hardacker (Tuesday), Vicki Doudera (Wednesday), Lea Wait (Thursday), and Barbara Ross (Friday). In the news department, here’s what’s happening with some of us who blog … Continue reading

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