Category Archives: Mystery Writing

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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Can I Write About THAT???

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Nina Mansfield

One fear that writers often have is that their writing will offend someone or hurt someone’s feelings: A family member, a friend, a lover. Perhaps we are afraid of writing something too personal. This might be especially true of memoir, … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on justice inspired by MAKING A MURDERER and SERIAL

Posted on January 24, 2016 by Nina Mansfield

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 →

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BOOK BITES: Ocean City Cover-Up

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Nina Mansfield

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 →

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How Audio Books Saved My Life

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Nina Mansfield

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 →

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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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BOOK BITES: Edisto Jinx

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Nina Mansfield

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 →

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BOOK BITES: Concealed in Ash

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Nina Mansfield

If you’ve been following my posts, you know that one of these days I plan to write an epic historical mystery novel. I’ve even started the research. OK, that’s not entirely true. I’ve started thinking about the research though, and … 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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BOOK BITES: Trail of Secrets

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Nina Mansfield

I last rode a horse on a trip to Costa Rica a few years ago. My husband and I watched a beautiful sunset from horseback. Before that, I think the last time I had been on a horse was when … Continue reading →

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