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Inspiration for a Life of Crime
I first met author Cathi Stoler last year at the Brooklyn Book Festival when she signed a copy of Family Matters, A Mystery Anthology from the New York/Tri-State Chapter of Sisters in Crime for me. Cathi’s Derringer Award winning story … Continue reading
Inspired by the Sound of Memory on a Tropical Breeze
I had the pleasure of meeting AJ Sidransky when we were both reading excerpts from our novels at KGB Bar in New York, as part the Mystery Writers of America Reading Series. I am delighted to have him join me … Continue reading
Posted in Guest Post, Mystery Writing, Writing
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Writing Inspiration is Everywhere
I am so excited to welcome fellow Fire & Ice YA author Laura Wolfe back to the blog today to help celebrate my BLOG’S BIRTHDAY, and to be part of the SHOWERS OF BOOKS BLOG HOP! A few months ago, … Continue reading
Posted in Guest Post, Playwrights, Writing, Young Adult Books
Tagged #amwriting, #YA Lit, Laura Wolfe, TRAIL OF SECRETS, Writing Inspiration, Writing Tips, YA Mystery
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The Dialogue Game
My blog birthday celebration continues! Today I welcome author Lisa Aldridge, who has written a wonderful post about recapturing that flow of writing inspiration. She also shares an excerpt from her upcoming New Adult Novel, DANGEROUS IMPRESSIONS (Fire & Ice, … Continue reading
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Tagged #amwriting, #YA Lit, Dangerous Impressions, Lisa Aldridge, Nathan Bradley, New Adult Novel, Writing Inspiration
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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
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 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
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
