Category Archives: Writing

Creative Minds Profile #19: Daniella Bernett

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Nina Mansfield

I first met Daniella Bernett at a Mystery Writers of America New York Chapter event last year. At the time, she was about to release her first novel, LEAD ME INTO DANGER, an Emmeline Kirby-Gregory Longdon mystery. She joined me … Continue reading →

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LOST IN LAGUNA: Guest Post by Nina Sadowsky

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Nina Mansfield

This year, I attended my very first ThrillerFest. One of the highlights was meeting the other debut novelists. Among them was Nina Sadowsky. It’s always fun to meet another Nina! I recently listened to her psychological thriller JUST FALL on … Continue reading →

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Creative Minds Profile #18: Sarah Darer Littman

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Nina Mansfield

I first met Sarah Darer Littman when I attended an event for young adult and middle grade writers at the Ferguson Branch of the Stamford Library in Stamford, CT many years ago.  I don’t remember the topic of the talk … Continue reading →

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ThrillerFest XI… Awe, Admiration, Inspiration

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Nina Mansfield

It’s Tuesday morning, and I am still on my ThrillerFest XI high! I’M NOT EVEN JOKING! Where do I even begin? There were so many great panels, inspiring moments, and amazing people. I ran into old friends, cyber-friends and made … Continue reading →

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Creative Minds Profile #15: A.J. SIDRANSKY

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Nina Mansfield

I first met A.J. Sidransky when we were both reading from our mystery novels at a Mystery Writers of America, New York Chapter reading at KGB Bar, and I have had the pleasure of hanging out with him at a … Continue reading →

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Time is a writer’s best friend…

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Nina Mansfield

I am delighted to host fellow International Thriller Writers member Elena Hartwell here today! Her debut novel ONE DEAD, TWO TO GO was released last month. I absolutely love the writing lesson she shares. Time is a writer’s best friend… … Continue reading →

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Malice Domestic additions to my TBR List

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Nina Mansfield

This past weekend I had the pleasure of attending my very first Malice Domestic conference. Not only was it an amazing weekend, but I made many additions to my To Be Read List. Here are just a few (of the … Continue reading →

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My Very First Malice

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Nina Mansfield

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 →

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Creative Minds Profile #14: Radha Vatsal

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Nina Mansfield

I first met Radha Vatsal when we were both reading excerpts from our novels at KGB Bar in New York as part of a Mystery Writers of America New York Chapter Event. As soon as she started reading from her … Continue reading →

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Malice Domestic Tips for Newbies

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Nina Mansfield

I will be heading to my very first Malice Domestic Conference this coming weekend. I’ve been attending writing conferences for some time, but Malice Domestic is a little different in that it’s a conference for fans—fans of cozy mysteries to … Continue reading →

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