Author Archives: Nina Mansfield

An Interview on Omnimystery News

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Nina Mansfield

I was honored to be interviewed by Omnimystery News today about my writing and my upcoming YA mystery novel Swimming Alone. Hope you’ll check it out!

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It’s Giveaway Time: SWIMMING ALONE, A YA Mystery

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Nina Mansfield

It’s official: My debut YA Mystery Novel Swimming Alone is being released on August 27, 2015 (Fire & Ice YA). That’s less than two weeks away! To celebrate, I’m giving away 3 signed copies on Goodreads. Click below to enter … Continue reading →

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BOOK BITES: The Doors

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Nina Mansfield

I have always been intrigued by all things other worldly: supernatural, mythological, invisible, superhuman. It is a great deal of fun to imagine and read about  parallel worlds, mythical creatures, and the unfathomable. In fact, my current WIP is a … Continue reading →

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Deadly Ink 2015 and Why I Attend Writing Conferences

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Nina Mansfield

This past Saturday, I had the honor of being a panelist and a panel moderator at Deadly Ink 2015, a conference for mystery writers and readers held annually in New Jersey. The experience, as I expected, was delightful and inspiring. … Continue reading →

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Creative Minds Profile #5: Jeanette Bonner

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Nina Mansfield

As a playwright, I have had the chance to work with many talented actors. In the fall of 2012, I had the opportunity to work with Jeanette Bonner when she read several roles in my full-length play Losing Our Heads: … Continue reading →

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BOOK BITES: On the Line

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Nina Mansfield

When I think of summer, I think of water, I think of seafood, I think of romance, I think of Jackie Nastri Bardenwerper’s On the Line (published March 2012). You might remember a few months ago, Jackie wrote a guest … Continue reading →

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Interview on “My Life as a Writer”

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Nina Mansfield

I was recently interviewed by Kelly D. Smith for her blog, “My Life as a Writer.” I hope you’ll check it out!

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BOOK BITES: Taming Tigers

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Nina Mansfield

I mentioned last time on “Book Bites” that I am a fan of young adult fiction. Of course, I am…I write YA! This week, I am thrilled to host Daisy White, author of the YA Fantasy/Romance Taming Tigers (Fire & … Continue reading →

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Crime Scene Analysis Day 5: All sorts of stuff!

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Nina Mansfield

Just joining us today? Be sure to check out Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 and Day 4— where I cover everything from lifting fingerprints off of skin to blood. This is my last post about my time at SIRCHIE. … Continue reading →

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Crime Scene Analysis Day 4: More about fingerprints

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Nina Mansfield

I am enjoying re-posting these blog posts so much! It’s helping me relive my time studying crime scene analysis at SIRCHIE. If you are just joining us today, please check out Day 1, Day 2 and Day 3. Originally posted … Continue reading →

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