Category Archives: Writing

New England Crime Bake: Cooking up the Inspiration

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Nina Mansfield

Ever since I first learned about the New England Crime Bake about ten years ago, I’ve wanted to attend. The conference is organized by the New England Chapters of Sisters in Crime and Mystery Writers of America. Unfortunately, November has … Continue reading →

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Killer Nashville Conference: Murder for Hire

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Nina Mansfield

I have written several times on this blog how much I love attending writing conferences. I was disappointed that I could not get to Killer Nashville this year. It’s one of those conferences that I have been hoping to go … Continue reading →

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Guns in Fiction: The Moral Dilemma of a Mystery Writer

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Nina Mansfield

After the Sandy Hook School Shooting, an actor friend of mine declared on Facebook that he would never take a role on stage or on screen that involved holding a gun. I thought this was brave and absolutely the morally … Continue reading →

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CrimeCONN: Great Openings and Solving Crimes in Real Life

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Nina Mansfield

Back in August I wrote about why I attend writing conferences after attending Deadly Ink 2015 in New Brunswick, New Jersey. This weekend I had the pleasure of attending CrimeCONN 2015 at the Westport Library in Westport, Connecticut. The conference … Continue reading →

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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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