Thank you so much for sharing this blog exchange, Cathy. I hope when your readers finish here they’ll go on over to “Deeds of Darkness; Deeds of Light” and read your post there. When you mentioned that you write contemporary … Continue reading
Fellow mystery author Kathleen Rowland joins us today, celebrating the release of a new book, Unholy Alliance, book 2 in her Irish-American series with Tirgearr Publishing. Jacket Copy The worst happened. Her cousin is still missing. Just released from jail … Continue reading
One of the questions authors hear most often is, “Where do you get the inspiration for your stories?” A snippet of conversation or a hmm, what if..? can spark an idea, but sometimes the setting suggests a story possibility. Exotic … Continue reading
Have you ever noticed that at social gatherings, people inevitably ask, “What do you do?” It’s polite. A way to break the ice or find common ground. I can almost predict the response, however, when I admit I’m an accountant: … Continue reading
~ TARGETED FOR INTRIGUE ~ MYSTERIES, THRILLERS, and SUSPENSE GIVEAWAY I’m participating in a multi-author giveaway of ebooks and Kindle Fire 7 tablets! Giveaway entry page! http://bookwrapt.com/intrigue-giveaway/ Details on how to get extra entries on the giveaway page. How would … Continue reading
This day in history – “Teapot Dome” became synonymous with outrage, political scandal and a disgraceful event. You remember history, that thing we’re destined to repeat if we don’t remember it? What happened, you ask? In 1920, Warren G. Harding, a senator … Continue reading
Do you have a sense of purpose? A friend invited me to hear a presentation by a local historian (a husband and wife team). At the end of their speech, she turned to me and said, “This is their passion. … Continue reading
Are you a planner? Or do you go with the flow, making decisions on a whim or the spur of the moment? I always thought I was a planner. (Why is this song line running through my head? If you … Continue reading
Come over to NOT YOUR USUAL SUSPECTS blog and enter the grand prize draw. ELEVEN great ebook novels to win, plus Amazon vouchers to add to the seasonal spirit of giving! And all for the price of a comment about the books … Continue reading
It’s #WineWednesday! The cork vs. screw top debate—what do you think? You may have heard statements such as: Corks are old fashion, like a horse and buggy in the age of the automobile. Or: Screw tops are cheap, like an … Continue reading