Category Archives: Mystery Writing

Writer’s Play: Theorizing (Quite Seriously!) Toys and Picture Books

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Nina Mansfield

I am delighted to welcome fellow mystery writer Maia Chance to Not Even Joking today! I asked Maia to discuss motherhood and writing and inspiration… subjects that are very close to my heart. And be sure to check out the … Continue reading →

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SWIMMING ALONE: Virtual Book Launch Post #5

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Nina Mansfield

Wow! I can’t believe the evening has come to a close. Thank you so much to everyone who joined me on Facebook, Twitter, and right here on Not Even Joking. All of the winners of tonight’s giveaways have been selected. … Continue reading →

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SWIMMING ALONE: Virtual Book Launch Post #4

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Nina Mansfield

Here’s is the third and final selection from SWIMMING ALONE. It’s a little slice from Chapter 3. Swimming Alone Chapter 3 And my cats are at it again! Again, feel free to post any questions in the comments section below. … Continue reading →

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SWIMMING ALONE: Virtual Book Launch Post #3

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Nina Mansfield

Before we continue, my cat Cookie has a request: And now, for a little bit from from Chapter 2! Swimming Alone Chapter 2 Join us later this evening for a slice of Chapter 3! And if you would like to … Continue reading →

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SWIMMING ALONE: Virtual Book Launch Post #2

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Nina Mansfield

First of all, thank you again for joining me for this Virtual Book Launch for SWIMMING ALONE. If you are wondering what the book is about, you can always read the first chapter on the Fire & Ice YA Website. … Continue reading →

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SWIMMING ALONE: Virtual Book Launch Post #1

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Nina Mansfield

Welcome to the first post of my online book launch for SWIMMING ALONE! I’m getting this post up a little early to accommodate friends in different time zones. I am so glad that you could join me today. I have … Continue reading →

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BOOK BITES: Black Cradle: Origins

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Nina Mansfield

I am excited to welcome Max E. Stone back to “Book Bites.” Back in May, Max’s novel The Bleeding kicked off this segment on Not Even Joking. This week, he shares about his latest book, Black Cradle: Origins (A Warren/Bennett/Johnson … Continue reading →

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An Interview on Omnimystery News

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Nina Mansfield

I was honored to be interviewed by Omnimystery News today about my writing and my upcoming YA mystery novel Swimming Alone. Hope you’ll check it out!

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It’s Giveaway Time: SWIMMING ALONE, A YA Mystery

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Nina Mansfield

It’s official: My debut YA Mystery Novel Swimming Alone is being released on August 27, 2015 (Fire & Ice YA). That’s less than two weeks away! To celebrate, I’m giving away 3 signed copies on Goodreads. Click below to enter … Continue reading →

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Deadly Ink 2015 and Why I Attend Writing Conferences

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Nina Mansfield

This past Saturday, I had the honor of being a panelist and a panel moderator at Deadly Ink 2015, a conference for mystery writers and readers held annually in New Jersey. The experience, as I expected, was delightful and inspiring. … Continue reading →

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