Category Archives: mystery

Committed to a Character

Posted on April 26, 2018 by

A fellow writer in an online discussion group asked how other authors feel about their main characters. Why do we stick with them and want to write about them? When I started writing my series, I needed a lead character who … Continue reading →

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It’s a Small World/Nothing to do with Disneyland

Posted on April 23, 2018 by

  Recently I participated in a large outdoor book festival put on by the Visalia Library with lots of help from Leadership Visalia. It was their first annual and one of the best organized of these events I’ve attended. Besides … Continue reading →

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BEGINNINGS

Posted on April 19, 2018 by

What makes you, as a reader, want to read a particular book? Sometimes, for me, it’s because it’s been recommended by another reader. Or I’ve read a review of it. Or my book club is reading it. But suppose you … Continue reading →

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The Devil in the Details

Posted on April 16, 2018 by

What are the differences in symptoms between cyanide poisoning by inhalation or by ingestion? What is the best way to store evidence? What work happens on a lavender farm in early October? How are French wine labels governed by the … Continue reading →

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Left Coast Crime Replay by Paty Jager

Posted on April 9, 2018 by

Last month, March 22-24, I attended the 2018 Left Coast Crime conference in Reno, NV. It was a five and a half hour drive from my home.  A friend and I left Wednesday morning and took our time driving through … Continue reading →

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Pomados for the …win?

Posted on April 5, 2018 by

Well, hi there. If you’re a regular reader of this blog, then you’ll know I’m a newbie, in which case, “hi, I’m Jordaina. It’s lovely to meet you”. If you’re new to this blog then “Snap, bro! Me too!”. And, … Continue reading →

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Let’s talk about the weather

Posted on April 2, 2018 by

  By Sally Carpenter Many writers swear by Elmore Leonard’s list of “10 rules for good writing” as definitive guidelines that must be followed at all times. Rule one is “Never open a book with weather.” Ooops, I broke that … Continue reading →

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