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Searching the Past for Stories
Historical research is done by authors, librarians, historians, genealogists, doctoral candidates, homeowners wondering about the history of their homes, and grade school students reluctantly fulfilling classroom assignments. I’ve done all of the above, at various points in my life. But … Continue reading
Lea Wait's Wiscasset
No; I don’t live in Wiscasset, Maine, the harbor village twelve miles from the Atlantic, on the Sheepscot River, about an hour north of Portland. But when I decided to write a series of books set in one typical northern … Continue reading
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
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
I ought to ….
Lea Wait, here. It’s October. I know, because I can see orange leaves on trees outside my study window. I’d really love to go for a long walk and breathe in the crisp air before the temperatures drop below freezing. … Continue reading
Posted in Lea's Posts
Tagged Fall chores, Lea Wait, Shadows on a Maine Christmas, Uncertain Glory
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Weekend Update: August 16-17, 2014
Next week at Maine Crime Writers there will be posts by Kaitlyn Dunnett/Kathy Lynn Emerson (Monday), John Clark (Tuesday), Susan Vaughan (Wednesday), Sarah Graves (Thursday), and Kate Flora (Friday). In the news department, here’s what’s happening with some of us … Continue reading
Posted in Sunday Updates
Tagged antique prints, antiques show, John Clark, Kaitlyn Dunnett, Kate Flora, Kathy Lynn Emerson, Kilt Dead, Lea Wait, MADA, Maine, Maine Antique Dealers Association, Maine Crime Writers news, Newfield, Sadows of a Down East Summer, Sarah Graves, Susan Vaughan, The Yarn Seller, Uncertain Glory, Weekend Update, Willowbrook Village, York
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Weekend Update: August 9-10, 2014
Next week at Maine Crime Writers there will be posts by Lea Wait (Monday), Jim Hayman (Tuesday), Vaughn Hardacker (Wednesday), Dorothy Cannell (Thursday), and Jayne Hitchcock (Friday). In the news department, here’s what’s happening with some of us who blog … Continue reading
Posted in Sunday Updates
Tagged Civil War, Dorothy Cannell, drawing for Maine Crime Writers basket of books, James Hayman, Jayne Hitchcock, Kaitlyn Dunnett, Kathy Lynn Emerson, Lea Wait, Maine Crime Writers news, Newfield, Swan's Island, Uncertain Glory, Vaughn Hardacker, Willowbrook Village, Wilton Blueberry Festival
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“Poor old Michael Finnegan – begin again!”
Lea Wait, here, wondering how many of you remember this old nursery rhyme? “There was an old man named Michael Finnegan. He grew whiskers on his chin-negan. The wind came up and blew them in again. Poor old Michael Finnegan … Continue reading
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Tagged Lea Wait, Maine, starting a book, Threads of Evidence, Twisted Threads, Uncertain Glory
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Charlene D’Avanzo 
Lea Wait/Cornelia Kidd