A miscellany of thoughts about dogs, cats, writing, life in the Ozarks, & occasional book reviews
This week, we're celebrating the release of the 18th in the Melanie Travis mystery series by the talented Laurien Berenson (four-time winner of the Dog Writers Association of America’s prestigious Maxwell Award). Check out the previous post to see what she has to say about her long-running series. Today, she's back to talk about the writing process. I …
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How's this for fabulous and (nearly) free fun? Come join us on Saturday, September 12th 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Eastern (that's 9-6 for us Ozarks folks). You'll find 25+ mystery writers just waiting to visit with you! And for this one-day only event, every single one of us has a book for you at …
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I’m honored to know that another writer sees me as a creative sort. That’s particularly inspiring as that writer, Jack R. Cotner, is one of the most creative souls I’ve ever encountered. He writes poetry, short stories, and novels in addition to painting and sculpting. You can see his work and learn more about his …
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Earlier this week, Susan Conant (seven-time winner of the Dog Writers Association of America’s prestigious Maxwell Award) came by to discuss her Dog Lover's Mystery Series. Today, she's back to talk about the writing process and changes in the publishing industry--something that impacts writers and readers alike. I hope you'll leave a comment for Susan so we …
Continue reading The Writer’s Craft