A miscellany of thoughts about dogs, cats, writing, life in the Ozarks, & occasional book reviews
Most writers have heard the advice (generally attributed to Mark Twain) to "write what you know." In other words, your personal experience and the knowledge you’ve acquired can be a good foundation for your writing. That’s just a starting point—especially when writing fiction. Moving beyond personal experience and knowledge takes time, talent, and a willingness …
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The traditional small-town cozy mystery takes on a new twist in Stacy Wilder's Cayman Conundrum. It’s the fourth in her Liz Adams private investigator series, and a good choice for anyone looking for a quick summertime read. Set against the backdrop of stunning white sandy beaches and the turquoise waters of Grand Cayman island, the …
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Mesmerizing. Mind twisting. A complex, multi-dimensional thriller transcending time and space, good and evil. An invitation to examine the mystery of your own life's choices and their impact on the world in which you live. You'll find all this--and much more--in The Karma Factor, Thomas Lane's debut novel. Some categorize this book as metaphysical, supernatural, …
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Looking for a unique supernatural thriller to add to your "want to read" list? Award-winning author Terry Friedman's novel Bone Pendant Girls--the first in the Andi Wyndham series--could be just what you're looking for! About the author: Terry began her writing career freelancing for a small newspaper outside Philadelphia. While raising her daughters Jessica and Chelie in …
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For many fans of long-running mystery series, there's usually some kind of "hook" that captures their interest and spurs them to read more. It might be the time period or locale; for example Elizabeth Peters' Amelia Peabody series is set in Egypt the late 1800s through the early 1920s. Or Tony Hillerman's Leaphorn & Chee …
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