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Finding My Norwegian Soul
I never planned to learn Norwegian. Brush up on my Spanish. Absolutely. Get really fluent in Russian (my fast-fading first language). Of course. Be able to speak French with confidence. Definitely on my bucket list. But Norwegian? It just never … Continue reading
Posted in Everything Else, Uncategorized
Tagged Jo Nesbo, learning languages, Learning Norwegian, Norwegian Crime Fiction, Pimsleur
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What Inspired Me to Write SKIN OF TATTOOS
I am delighted to host author and fellow International Thriller Writers member Christina Hoag on my blog today! Today she shares the inspiration behind her thriller SKIN OF TATTOOS. What inspired me to write Skin of Tattoos By Christina Hoag … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Tour, Guest Post, Uncategorized
Tagged Christina Hoag, International Thriller Writers, Skin of Tatoos
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My Very First Malice
This weekend I attended my very first Malice Domestic. My brain and my heart are full. I have been delaying writing this blog post because there was just so much to process. I arrived Thursday evening, a little later than … Continue reading
Posted in Everything Else, Mystery Writing, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged Chasing the Codex, Cozy Mysteries, Malice Domestic, Murder Mystery Conference, Sheyna Galyan, Sisters in Crime, Swimming Alone, Tim Hall
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My Book Collecting Problem
Today, I discuss my book collecting problem. Make sure you scroll down for the book giveaway, and then visit the next blog on the hop! I hate parting with books. I really do. This is why I have too many … Continue reading
Fake Movies, Con Men and What’s Next in Indie Film
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
Posted in Guest Post, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged Indie Comedy, Indie Film, michael goldburg, Sure-Fire, what's eating dad?
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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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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
Our Roller Coaster Confidence
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
Posted in Guest Post, Uncategorized
Tagged #amwriting, Connected Underneath, Leinda Legters, Writer's Life, Writing Tips
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Where do you get your ideas?
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
