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Thoughts on justice inspired by MAKING A MURDERER and SERIAL

Posted on January 24, 2016 by Nina Mansfield

A few years ago I was called for jury duty. Normally, I would have been thrilled. I would love to sit on a jury. I’m NOT EVEN JOKING. I believe, in most cases, I could be impartial. I could objectively … Continue reading →

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Nancy Raven Smith on Inspiration…and a Giveaway!

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Nina Mansfield

I am thrilled to welcome fellow mystery writer Nancy Raven Smith today to discuss what inspires her. Leave a comment below to be entered to win one of two signed copies of her novel LAND SHARKS. Thank you, Nina, for … 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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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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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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Crime Scene Analysis Day 5: All sorts of stuff!

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Nina Mansfield

Just joining us today? Be sure to check out Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 and Day 4— where I cover everything from lifting fingerprints off of skin to blood. This is my last post about my time at SIRCHIE. … Continue reading →

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Crime Scene Analysis Day 4: More about fingerprints

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Nina Mansfield

I am enjoying re-posting these blog posts so much! It’s helping me relive my time studying crime scene analysis at SIRCHIE. If you are just joining us today, please check out Day 1, Day 2 and Day 3. Originally posted … Continue reading →

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Crime Scene Analysis Day 3: Blood

Posted on July 12, 2015 by Nina Mansfield

If you are just joining us today, be sure to check out Day 1 and Day 2 of my time studying Crime Scene Analysis at SIRCHIE Fingerprint Laboratories. Originally posted July 11, 2012: You’ve been called to a crime scene, … Continue reading →

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Crime Scene Analysis Day 2: Lifting prints off of paper

Posted on July 11, 2015 by Nina Mansfield

As I mentioned yesterday, I am re-posting my blogs from several years ago, when I had the pleasure of studying crime scene analysis at the SIRCHIE Fingerprint Laboratories in Youngsville, NC. Originally posted July 10, 2012: You have a document.  … Continue reading →

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Crime Scene Analysis Day 1: Expanding my writing horizons

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Nina Mansfield

Three years ago, I spent the week of my birthday studying Crime Scene Analysis at the SIRCHIE Finger Print Laboratories in North Carolina. My birthday is coming up (and it’s a biggie)…so to celebrate, for the next five days, I … Continue reading →

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