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Category Archives: Mystery Writing
Dissecting My Protagonist
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
Posted in Guest Post, Mystery Writing, Writing
Tagged A Mason Collins Novels, Expat authors, John A. Connell, Ruins of War, Spoils of Victory, WWII Thriller
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Creative Minds #13: ANNAMARIA ALFIERI
I first met Annamaria Alfieri when I attended Deadly Ink 2015 in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Right away, I knew I had to start reading her novels. With exotic locales like 17th century Peru and 19th century Paraguay, how could … Continue reading
BOOK BITES: Forsaken Oath
I had the pleasure of meeting V.S. Kemanis at the holiday party for the New York Chapter of Mystery Writers of America this winter. She has a background as both an accomplished dancer and a criminal prosecutor. Her short fiction … Continue reading
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 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
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
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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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
Leap into Books Giveaway Hop!
Today, I am participating in something called a Blog Hop! I’ve never done this before, so I am pretty excited. Since I thought I might have some new visitors to my blog, I thought a great way to introduce myself … Continue reading
BOOK BITES: Red Carpet Catering Mystery Series
When I came across Shawn Reilly Simmons’s RED CARPET CATERING MYSTERY SERIES, I knew right away I had to ask her to join me here for Book Bites. I mean, seriously: mystery, catering, movie sets… perfect fit, right? Next week, … Continue reading
