Category Archives: Guest Post

Fake Movies, Con Men and What’s Next in Indie Film

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Nina Mansfield

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 →

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Girl Scouts, the CIA and Writing Mysteries

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Nina Mansfield

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 →

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To “Grad School” or Not “to Grad School”—If That is Your Question

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Nina Mansfield

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 →

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Our Roller Coaster Confidence

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Nina Mansfield

This past year has been a crazy year of ups and downs for me. Releasing a debut novel will do that to you! My guest today, Linda Legters describes how I often feel as a writer, and gives some great … Continue reading →

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Borrowing from Everyday Life

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Nina Mansfield

I am excited to welcome fellow playwright John Patrick Bray to Not Even Joking today. I have so much to say about his post… but I’ll let you read it first. Borrowing from Everyday Life By John Patrick Bray “I … Continue reading →

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Time to Celebrate… and a GIVEAWAY!

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Nina Mansfield

I am excited to welcome award winning author of mysteries and thrillers, Darden North, M.D., to Not Even Joking today. After reading the post, be sure to leave a comment for a chance to win an audio book copy of … Continue reading →

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Where do you get your ideas?

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Nina Mansfield

I am excited to welcome playwright, theatre director and journalist Julia Pascal to the blog today to answer a question that every writer gets asked. Where do you get your ideas? By Julia Pascal Where do you get your ideas? … Continue reading →

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No Father? No Problem: One Boy’s Success Story

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Nina Mansfield

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 →

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Nancy Raven Smith on Inspiration…and a Giveaway!

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Nina Mansfield

I am thrilled to welcome fellow mystery writer Nancy Raven Smith today to discuss what inspires her. Leave a comment below to be entered to win one of two signed copies of her novel LAND SHARKS. Thank you, Nina, for … Continue reading →

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Guest Post by Cathy Perkins: Falling For…

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Nina Mansfield

I am excited to welcome author Cathy Perkins to NOT EVEN JOKING today. Her post really got me thinking about my writing, my characters, my current WIP. She poses some wonderful (and for me, very timely) questions that will get … Continue reading →

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