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All writers need inspiration. Where do you find yours? For me, inspiration comes from the “what if” scenario: What if your neighbor turns out to be a serial killer? What if the supermarket at the end of your street is … Continue reading
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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
Write What You Know By Avery Daniels As a writer you often hear “write what you know.” I’m not a lawyer, so no legal mysteries, nor a doctor for medical thrillers, or a police officer, private investigator and so on. … Continue reading
I attended the Writers Police Academy during August. In a quick background, the Writers Police Academy got its start when a group of law enforcement officers recognized too many authors got the details wrong because they’d never had the opportunity … Continue reading
“Office romance” conjures up images of an assistant – usually the heroine – walking into the corner office to takes notes for either an unrequited love interest or a crusty/pompous/ice-cold guy who’s going to actually have a heart of gold. … Continue reading
Writing processes are as individual as the authors. This blog tour has been fascinating, as I’ve read “behind the scenes” with these talented authors. YA suspense author Ana Kenley invited me on to join the fun. (Check out her process … Continue reading
I woke up this morning, opened my trusty Mac, and stared blearily at the insistent calendar reminder. My eyes popped open at the announcement. BLOG. DUE. To which my mind mumbled. NO. CLUE. Swiftly followed by, thought it was tomorrow! … Continue reading
Renewal has been bouncing around my head this week. I’m not sure why… Maybe it’s the dangling lure of “hang on, vacation’s coming.” Maybe it’s an overdue library book. I made a quick check of definitions and generally got the … Continue reading