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What Inspired Me to Write My Debut Novel, Limestone Gumption
Today I welcome fellow International Thriller Writers member, and award winning author Bryan E. Robinson to NOT EVEN JOKING. His debut novel, LIMESTONE GUMPTION: A BRAD POPE AND SISTERFRIENDS MYSTERY, was released as a paperback this month, and today, he … Continue reading
My Book Collecting Problem
Today, I discuss my book collecting problem. Make sure you scroll down for the book giveaway, and then visit the next blog on the hop! I hate parting with books. I really do. This is why I have too many … Continue reading
BOOK BITES: The Voice of Thunder
I first “met” Mirka M.G. Breen when she left a comment on one of my very early blog posts. I was excited to discover she was a fellow author…and I have to say, her middle grade novel THE VOICE OF … Continue reading
My Literary Inspiration…and a #Giveaway!
I am often asked about the literary inspiration for SWIMMING ALONE, my debut YA mystery novel. Like most authors, I had read sooooo many books in my life prior to sitting down and writing one. So it is really hard … Continue reading
Fake Movies, Con Men and What’s Next in Indie Film
Michael Goldburg, the writer/director of the award-winning horror-comedy short film, WHAT’S EATING DAD?, was previously the subject of a Creative Minds profile on “Not Even Joking,” where he mentioned his upcoming feature comedy, SURE-FIRE. I asked him to tell me … Continue reading
Posted in Guest Post, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged Indie Comedy, Indie Film, michael goldburg, Sure-Fire, what's eating dad?
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Girl Scouts, the CIA and Writing Mysteries
I am thrilled to welcome author Leslie Langtry to my blog today! She discusses the inspiration for her Merry Wrath Mysteries! Girl Scouts, the CIA and Writing Mysteries By Leslie Langtry Thank you for hosting me, Nina! I’m thrilled to … Continue reading
Creative Minds Profile #12: CAROLYN RASHIP
This month I am thrilled to interview one of my dear friends, Carolyn Raship. I first met Carolyn working on some downtown theater production on the Lower East Side in New York many moons ago. Turned out we shared many … Continue reading
Posted in Creative Minds Profile
Tagged Artwork, Carolyn Raship, Caviglia's Cabinet, Historically inspired art
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No Strings Attached #Giveaway Blog Hop
My second blog hop giveaway! I have a feeling that many of you who are visiting today are new to my blog. I would love to introduce you to several of the posts that went up in the past few … Continue reading
Posted in Everything Else, Mystery Writing, Uncategorized, Writing, Young Adult Books
Tagged blog, Blog Hop, Book Giveaway, creativity, Ebook, Edith Maxwell, giveaway, Handa's Surprise, Kindle, Linda Legters, Mystery, No Strings Attached Blog Hop, Nook, Rita Anderson, Shawn Reilly Simmons, Swimming Alone, The Red Carpet Catering Mystery Series, YA
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To “Grad School” or Not “to Grad School”—If That is Your Question
Playwright and poet Rita Anderson joins me here today to answer a question that many writers ask themselves: “Is grad school right for me?” To “Grad School” or Not “to Grad School”—If That is Your Question By Rita Anderson One … Continue reading
Posted in Guest Post, Playwrights, Writing
Tagged #amwriting, Creative Writing MFA, Playwright, Poet, Rita Anderson, Should I get an MFA?, Should I go to grad school?, The Entropy of Rocketman, Writing, Writing Tips
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BOOK BITES: Delivering the Truth
I am excited to welcome Agatha-nominated and Amazon Bestselling author Edith Maxwell to the blog today. She is one of the Wicked Cozy Authors, a blog that you should really check out if you are into cozy mysteries. She also … Continue reading
