Category Archives: Guest Post

What to Do When a Book Has a Birthday

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Nina Mansfield

Today, fellow Fire & Ice YA author D.G. Driver joins me to celebrate this blog’s birthday! I am thrilled to be a stop on her “From Earth Day to Arbor Day” blog tour.  Driver’s Juniper Sawfeather YA series deals with … Continue reading →

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Baghdad Birthday Blues

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Nina Mansfield

Fellow International Thriller Writers member M.A. Richards joins me here to celebrate this BLOG’S BIRTHDAY. He shares a story about a birthday that he is unlikely to ever forget. He also shares an excerpt from his debut novel CHOICE OF … Continue reading →

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A Picture of Homesickness

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Nina Mansfield

I am excited to have author Ryan Jo Summers join me here today! Like me, she finds inspiration in bodies of water. Be sure to also read the excerpt from her novel CHASING THE PAINTED SKIES. A Picture of Homesickness … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Your Birthday by Being Thankful

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Nina Mansfield

About six years ago I had the pleasure of meeting author Libby Heily when we were both participants in the 2010 Kennedy Center Playwriting Intensive, which was an incredibly inspirational and motivating experience. I was delighted to learn that Libby … Continue reading →

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Inspired by the Sound of Memory on a Tropical Breeze

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Nina Mansfield

I had the pleasure of meeting AJ Sidransky when we were both reading excerpts from our novels at KGB Bar in New York, as part the Mystery Writers of America Reading Series. I am delighted to have him join me … Continue reading →

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Writing Inspiration is Everywhere

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Nina Mansfield

I am so excited to welcome fellow Fire & Ice YA author Laura Wolfe back to the blog today to help celebrate my BLOG’S BIRTHDAY, and to be part of the SHOWERS OF BOOKS BLOG HOP! A few months ago, … Continue reading →

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The Dialogue Game

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Nina Mansfield

My blog birthday celebration continues! Today I welcome author Lisa Aldridge, who has written a wonderful post about recapturing that flow of writing inspiration. She also shares an excerpt from her upcoming New Adult Novel, DANGEROUS IMPRESSIONS (Fire & Ice, … Continue reading →

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Dissecting My Protagonist

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Nina Mansfield

Yesterday I recapped all of the amazing guests who have appeared on this blog in the past year. Today, I am excited to host fellow International Thriller Writers member and author of RUINS OF WAR (Berkley, May 2015) and SPOILS … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Guest Bloggers

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Nina Mansfield

During this month long BLOG BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION, I will be hosting a number of guest authors, starting with thriller writer John A. Connell tomorrow. I wanted to take a moment, however, to thank and celebrate all of the guests who  … Continue reading →

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What Inspired Me to Write My Debut Novel, Limestone Gumption

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Nina Mansfield

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 →

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