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Finding My Norwegian Soul
I never planned to learn Norwegian. Brush up on my Spanish. Absolutely. Get really fluent in Russian (my fast-fading first language). Of course. Be able to speak French with confidence. Definitely on my bucket list. But Norwegian? It just never … Continue reading
Posted in Everything Else, Uncategorized
Tagged Jo Nesbo, learning languages, Learning Norwegian, Norwegian Crime Fiction, Pimsleur
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What Inspired Me to Write SKIN OF TATTOOS
I am delighted to host author and fellow International Thriller Writers member Christina Hoag on my blog today! Today she shares the inspiration behind her thriller SKIN OF TATTOOS. What inspired me to write Skin of Tattoos By Christina Hoag … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Tour, Guest Post, Uncategorized
Tagged Christina Hoag, International Thriller Writers, Skin of Tatoos
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DOGFIGHTING, PIT BULLS & LAWS HELPING KIDS
I am delighted to have fellow International Thriller Writers member, Amy Shojai, as a guest on my blog today! Today she shares with us some of the inspiration behind her novel SHOW AND TELL. DOGFIGHTING, PIT BULLS & LAWS HELPING … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Tour, Guest Post, Writing
Tagged Amy Shojai, Animal Rights and Thriller Novels, Dogfighting Laws, International Thriller Writers, Laws helping Kids, Pit Bulls, Show and Tell, The Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act, Writing Inspiration
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Creative Minds Profile #27: DAVID MEYERS
I first met actor and playwright David Meyers a few years ago when he joined a group of actors to do a cold reading of a play I was working on at the time. I had the pleasure of working … Continue reading
Posted in Creative Minds Profile, Playwrights
Tagged Contemporary American Theater Festival, david meyers, Playwright, Polital Theater Actor's Life, Shepherdstown, West Virginia Theater
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How Can a Novel Be Novel?
I am delighted to welcome fellow International Thriller Writer Melodie Winawer to my blog today! Her novel, THE SCRIBE OF SIENA, was released earlier this month. How Can a Novel Be Novel? By Melodie Winawer I’m a neuroscientist, neurologist, and … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Tour, Guest Post, Mystery Writing, Writing
Tagged historical mystery, Melodie Winawer, neurosurgeon mystery, physician-scientist novelist, The Scribe of Siena
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Creative Minds Profile #26: SHERRY KNOWLTON
One of the writing organizations I had the honor of joining during the past few years is the International Thriller Writers. It was through ITW that I got hooked up with “The Fearless Bloggers,” a group of ITW members that … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Tour, Creative Minds Profile, Mystery Writing, Writing
Tagged Alexa Williams Novel, Fearless Bloggers, Internatioal Thriller Writers, Pennsylvania Mystery Novel, Pennsylvania Thriller, Sherry Knowlton
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Mystery Conferences with Martha Reed
Today, I am delighted to welcome fellow mystery author and Sister in Crime Martha Reed to Not Even Joking! Congratulations on the release of your new book, NO REST FOR THE WICKED! Thanks, Nina. I’m very excited about this one. … Continue reading
Creative Minds Profile #25: Catherine Maiorisi
I first met author Catherine Maiorisi at the Brooklyn Book Festival a couple of years ago. I had just purchased a copy of the MURDER NEW YORK STYLE: FAMILY MATTERS, the New York-Tri State Chapter Sisters in Crime Anthology, and … Continue reading
The Kick Ass Girls of Fire & Ice YA
I was delighted be asked to have my YA mystery novel SWIMMING ALONE, and protagonist Cathy Banks, join The Kick Ass Girls of Fire and Ice YA. This group is filled with girl-power protagonists. Girls who help their friends. Girls … Continue reading
Posted in Everything Else, Young Adult Books
Tagged Book Giveaway, Fire and Ice YA, Nina Mansfield, strong female protagonists, Strong teenage protagonists, Swimming Alone, YA Books with Strong Female Characters
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