Category Archives: Guest Post

What Inspired Me to Write SKIN OF TATTOOS

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Nina Mansfield

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 →

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DOGFIGHTING, PIT BULLS & LAWS HELPING KIDS

Posted on July 7, 2017 by Nina Mansfield

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 →

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How Can a Novel Be Novel?

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Nina Mansfield

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 →

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Mystery Conferences with Martha Reed

Posted on April 19, 2017 by Nina Mansfield

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 →

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The World as Inspiration

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Nina Mansfield

I am delighted to have fellow International Thriller Writer Michael Niemann on my blog today! His latest thriller ILLICIT TRADE (Coffeetown Press, Feb 1, 2017) was  recently released, and today he answers the question, “Where do you get your ideas?” … Continue reading →

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LOST IN LAGUNA: Guest Post by Nina Sadowsky

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Nina Mansfield

This year, I attended my very first ThrillerFest. One of the highlights was meeting the other debut novelists. Among them was Nina Sadowsky. It’s always fun to meet another Nina! I recently listened to her psychological thriller JUST FALL on … Continue reading →

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How Inspiration Found Me

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Nina Mansfield

I am delighted to welcome mystery writer Shawn Reilly Simmons back to the blog! Back in February she launched the first two novels in her Red Carpet Catering Mystery Series, and she stopped by to share a “bite” of them … Continue reading →

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Time is a writer’s best friend…

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Nina Mansfield

I am delighted to host fellow International Thriller Writers member Elena Hartwell here today! Her debut novel ONE DEAD, TWO TO GO was released last month. I absolutely love the writing lesson she shares. Time is a writer’s best friend… … Continue reading →

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My Butterfly Birthday

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Nina Mansfield

Birthdays can often be a time of change and reflection. Many of my guest posters for this very special blog birthday month have written about finding meaning in special birthdays. Today, author Barbara Brett joins me to share her own … Continue reading →

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Inspiration for a Life of Crime

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Nina Mansfield

I first met author Cathi Stoler last year at the Brooklyn Book Festival when she signed a copy of Family Matters, A Mystery Anthology from the New York/Tri-State Chapter of Sisters in Crime for me. Cathi’s Derringer Award winning story … Continue reading →

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