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Creative Minds #11: SIOBHAN ANTONIOLI
This month I am thrilled to interview one of my closest friends and one of the most creative people I know, Siobhan Antonioli. I met Siobhan when I was teaching Theater and English at Bronx Theater High School. I had … Continue reading
Posted in Creative Minds Profile, Theater, Writing
Tagged #amwriting, creative life, Creative Minds, film auteur, fimmaker, Horror, how to live a creative life, inspiration, Playwright, Siobhan Antonioli, Swampira, visual artist
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Thoughts on justice inspired by MAKING A MURDERER and SERIAL
A few years ago I was called for jury duty. Normally, I would have been thrilled. I would love to sit on a jury. I’m NOT EVEN JOKING. I believe, in most cases, I could be impartial. I could objectively … Continue reading
BOOK BITES: Ocean City Cover-Up
I had the pleasure of meeting author Kim Kash at Deadly Ink 2015. At one panel, I enjoyed hearing her discuss how she conducts hands-on research for her Jamie August mystery series, set in Ocean City, Maryland. Today, Kash shares … Continue reading
Posted in Book Bites, Mystery Writing
Tagged Kim Kash, Maryland, Mystery, Ocean City, Ocean City Cover-Up
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How Audio Books Saved My Life
Fifteen days into 2016, I thought I would check in about how I am doing with my resolutions. Because, let’s face it: usually, by this point I’ve dropped the ball and reverted back to all of my old habits. But … Continue reading
No Father? No Problem: One Boy’s Success Story
I first “met” BJ Bourg on the Short Mystery Fiction Society listserve when he helped me to answer a question I had while writing my latest short mystery story. He went above and beyond, and actually provided me with a … Continue reading
Posted in Guest Post, Mystery Writing, Writing
Tagged BJ Bourg, But Not Forgotten, Fatherless, Overcoming Adversity, Writing, Writing Success
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BOOK BITES: Edisto Jinx
Back in November, I was delighted when C. Hope Clark joined me here on Not Even Joking to share about her experience at Killer Nashville. I am excited to welcome her back to share about her mystery novel EDISTO JINK … Continue reading
Posted in Book Bites, Mystery Writing
Tagged C. Hope Clark, Edisto Beach, Edisto Jinx, Mystery Novel, South Carolina Mystery
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Creative Minds Profile #10: JOEL HABERLI
Happy New Year! Today, I bring you Not Even Joking’s 10th Creative Minds Profile. Today’s creative mind appeared in my short plays MISSED EXIT and TEXT MISDIRECTED, and directed the original production of my 10-minute play for youth, ERASING THE … Continue reading
2015 Reflection…and Looking Ahead to a Creative 2016
Wow…another year ends! And what a year it has been. 2015 was a pretty major year for me creatively. Here are just a few of this year’s highlights: JANUARY: My 10-minute play CLOWN THERAPY is translated into Spanish and performed … Continue reading
Posted in Everything Else, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged #YA Lit, 10-minute plays, 2015 reflection, creativity, happy new year, Nina Mansfield, Playwright, Swimming Alone, Writing, writing goals
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BOOK BITES: Whisper of the Woods
I have a number of books on my “to-read” list for 2016. One book that I have been eager to read is D.G. Driver’s CRY OF THE SEA. It is a YA novel that has mermaids and deals with the … Continue reading
Posted in Book Bites, Young Adult Books
Tagged #YA Lit, Cry of the Sea, D.G. Driver, Enviornmental YA Books, Mermaids, trail mix recipe, Tree Spirits, Whisper of the Woods, YA Fantasy
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