Tag Archives: Twisted Threads

An Editor’s Tribute to Lea Wait

Posted on November 13, 2019 by kaitlynkathy

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 →

Posted in Guest Blog | Tagged John Scognamiglio, Kensington Books, Lea Wait, Mainely Needlepoint Mysteries, Thread and Buried, Twisted Threads | 5 Comments

Second in a Series: THREADS OF EVIDENCE

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Lea Wait

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 →

Posted in Lea's Posts | Tagged Lea Wait, Thread and Gone, Threads of Evidence, Twisted Threads | 6 Comments

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 →

Posted in Lea's Posts, Uncategorized | Tagged Agatha award, Lea Wait, Shadows at the Fair, Shadows at the Spring Show, Stopping to Home, Twisted Threads, Uncertain Glory | 37 Comments

First Years … First Memories

Posted on February 6, 2015 by mainecrimewriters

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 →

Posted in Lea's Posts, Uncategorized | Tagged childhood memories, early memories, first memories, Lea Wait, Twisted Threads | 8 Comments

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

Posted on January 23, 2015 by mainecrimewriters

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 →

Posted in Lea's Posts, Uncategorized | Tagged Competitive analysis for writers, Lea Wait, Threads of Evidence, Twisted Threads, Uncertain Glory | 3 Comments

Weekend Update: January 10-11, 2015

Posted on January 10, 2015 by kaitlynkathy

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 →

Posted in Sunday Updates | Tagged Al Lamanda, Barbara Ross, Freeport Community Library, giveaway, Jayne Hitchcock, John Clark, Kathy Lynn Emerson, Lea Wait, Maine Crime Wave, Maine Crime Writers news, Murder in the Queen's Wardrobe, Neerdy Authors Night, Twisted Threads | Leave a comment

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

Posted on December 31, 2014 by mainecrimewriters

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 →

Tagged Al Lamanda, Barbara Ross, Death Warmed Over, Group Post, Kaitlyn Dunnett, Kate Flora, Lea Wait, Maine Clambake Mystery series, Murder in the Queen's Wardrobe, Musseled Out, On Deadly Ground, Sarah Graves, Susan Vaughan, The Fisherman, The Scottie Barked at Midnight, Threads of Evidence, Twisted Threads, Vaughn Hardacker, Winter at the Door | 9 Comments

Where is Haven Harbor, Maine?

Posted on December 29, 2014 by mainecrimewriters

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 →

Posted in Lea's Posts, Uncategorized | Tagged Angie Curtis, Cabot Cove, Haven Harbor, Lea Wait, maine mysteries, Shadows on a Maine Christmas, Twisted Threads, Waymouth | 11 Comments

How My Editor Changed My Book … and My Household

Posted on November 26, 2014 by mainecrimewriters

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 →

Posted in Lea's Posts, Uncategorized | Tagged adopting a cat, Coastal Humane Society, Cynthia Lord, Mainely Needlepoint, Pet Shelter Squad, Shadow, Shadows on a Maine Christmas, Twisted Threads | 6 Comments

Weekend Update: October 4-5

Posted on October 4, 2014 by kaitlynkathy

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 →