Category Archives: mystery

Book Clubs by Karen Shughart

Posted on May 20, 2019 by

I love to read, and part of the reason I wanted to be a writer was that from the time I was a small girl I was fascinated by the way authors used words to craft a story. Words beckon … Continue reading →

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Voice and Word Choice by Paty Jager

Posted on May 13, 2019 by

“Voice is the author’s style, the quality that makes his or her writing unique, and which conveys the author’s attitude, personality, and character; or. Voice is the characteristic speech and thought patterns of the narrator of a work of fiction.” This definition I pulled off … Continue reading →

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Keep moving forward

Posted on May 6, 2019 by

For me, the hardest part of writing a book is getting starting. Thinking about cranking out over 50,000 golden words of terrific prose is daunting. There’s the fear of “How can I top my last book?” and “Can I come … Continue reading →

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SUCCESSES AND PROBLEMS by Marilyn Meredith

Posted on April 22, 2019 by

Lately, that’s been my writing life, good stuff and not so good. My long-time publisher for my Deputy Tempe Crabtree series has closed its doors. I asked for and received my rights back for the series and the covers. Because … Continue reading →

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What Do Animals and Children Reveal? by Paty Jager

Posted on April 8, 2019 by

It’s funny how having a reader comment about how having a child’s interaction with my main character shows a different side to him–a side she liked–reminded me why I put animals, and in the case of the Gabriel Hawke series … Continue reading →

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Dream or Reality? By Patricia Smith Wood

Posted on April 4, 2019 by

I assume most folks reading this blog are either writers, want-to-be writers, mystery fans, fans of writers in general, or someone who might be looking for a life. The dream of becoming a published writer can be a fun thing … Continue reading →

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Acquired tastes

Posted on April 1, 2019 by

By Sally Carpenter Why do people like different types of literature? Writers have been wrestling with that question since the first authors tried to earn a living with their work. Why are some books best sellers and other titles flounder? … Continue reading →

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