If Only: The Challenge Writing A guest post by Elena Hartwell People often talk about how hard it is to be a writer. And it’s true, the challenge of finishing a novel, with no way to know if it will … Continue reading
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1885 Florida: wild pigs, wild people, and Trouble in Tampa! Guest post by Louise Titchener For several years now I’ve been going on thrilling adventures with a Civil War Veteran! It’s been an exciting journey with Oliver Redcastle. We’ve shared … Continue reading
Welcome! I wanted to tell you about a HUGE sale that’s going on this weekend. There are over 150 books available and they’re all either $.99 or FREE! There’s also a long list of paperbacks for sale at incredibly discounted … Continue reading
By Donnell Bell Hard to believe my debut book has been on the shelves for seven years now, and my publisher still chooses to put it on special. Not a problem for me, it’s still the book of my heart … Continue reading
One of the joys of attending conferences is meeting people. At the Killer Nashville conference, I had the pleasure of meeting Carmen Amato, a wonderful person who has a deliciously mysterious past which she incorporates into her Detective Emilia Cruz police series. … Continue reading
Note – we’re continuing the #MysteryExchange, so I’m happy to welcome Christa Nardi to the blog talking about mysteries and M&Ms. I hope you’ll jump over to Christa’s blog and check out my post there! Mysteries and M&Ms By Christa Nardi … Continue reading
Welcome Sheagan O’Hare, the Gumshoe Girl, as today’s guest. Sheagan answered some questions for us, including how she became a detective–aka a gumshoe. What is your profession? I have just recently taken over Diamond Detective Agency, my family business. I never … Continue reading
LAZY DAYS OF AUGUST 99 CENT BOOK FAIR NEW GIVEAWAYS DAILY August 8-14, 2018 It’s the dog days of summer, those last few weeks before sweater weather returns when dragonflies flit over ponds, fireflies light up the nights, and you’ve got … Continue reading
The Murder That Inspired a Romantic Mystery Novel By Kris Bock Many writers are inspired by real events or people in their lives. This makes difficult situations a form of research. “This stinks, but maybe I can use it in … Continue reading
When I started writing the book that become The Marquesa’s Necklace (The Oak Grove Mysteries, Book 1), it wasn’t supposed to be a cozy mystery. It was meant to be a paranormal romance, with a ghost as the romantic lead. … Continue reading