Writers Conferences by Nancy J. Cohen This weekend I am attending SleuthFest, the annual mystery writers’ conference sponsored by Florida Chapter of MWA. I’m giving two workshops, meeting with my agent, and networking with as many other authors/fans as I can. This last part is the reason most of us attend these things. If you’re […]
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Billionaires or Average Joes? by Karla Brandenburg As a reader, there are so many different types of books to choose from. I have a very diverse reading list across several different genres. For me, reading is more about the characters I meet. Robert Langdon. Danny Torrance. The Holland family. I like characters I can relate […]
The Joys of Research by Tina Whittle One of the most famous pieces of writerly advice goes something like this: write what you know. So I decided to write about a woman who owns a gun shop catering to Confederate reenactors. Then I added a co-protagonist, her partner in crime and romance, a former SWAT […]
Won’t you be my Valentine? By Maggie Toussaint Remember when your whole elementary school class exchanged Valentines? I savored each brightly colored card. I loved the red hearts, cartoon characters, and the sentiment of caring. I also remember the agony of selecting which cards went to which people. It was important to give the ones […]
Announcing Deadly Engagement by Terry Odell Book releases are always exciting, even if there’s no “physical” book to hold. Deadly Engagement is a novella, and too short to put into print. However, long or short, it’s still exciting to see one’s “baby” out in the world. Deadly Engagement is the sixth episode in my Mapleton […]
Bucket Lists By James M Jackson I’ve mentioned before that I am a person who keeps lists. Lots of lists. One of them is a bucket list. In case you are not familiar with the term, it means a list of things you want to do or experience before you die (or “kick the bucket”). […]
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Decluttering Tasks for January by Nancy J. Cohen Spring cleaning in my house starts as early as January. It’s a fresh year, meaning I like to toss out old tax documents and receipts that are no longer needed. This clears space for 2017 files. So what kinds of things does this include? Old financial statements […]
Advance Readers by Karla Brandenburg One thing every author appreciates is people who are willing to read and review their books. With my newest release winging its way into the world, I’m counting on those people who’ve had a chance to read it ahead of time to let everyone else know what they thought. The […]
