Wish Fulfillment and the Art of Novel Writing by Amber RoyerWhen writers talk about wish fulfillment in fiction, it is usually with an air of derision. And, yeah, sometimes this is justified. The character who has no flaws, and is charismatic to boot. The character who has the upper hand in every situation. The character who has all the money and all the henchmen. It is … [Read more...] about Guest post for 70% Dark Intentions by Amber Royer
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Behind the story of Dead as a Duck by Colleen J. Shogan
Colleen J. Shogan is political scientist by training, She’s taught American politics at numerous universities, has worked on Capitol Hill as a legislative staffer in the United States Senate, and as a senior executive at the Library of Congress. Currently, she's a Senior Vice President at the White House Historical Association. Dead as a Duck is the seventh book in her … [Read more...] about Behind the story of Dead as a Duck by Colleen J. Shogan
Friday Fotos – Statue of Father Damien watches over the Eternal Flame
Father Damien watches over the Eternal FlameLast week’s Friday Foto showed the Eternal Flame across Beretania Street from the Hawaii State Capitol. That shot was taken closer to the Eternal Flame, but right in front of the capitol is a statue of Father Damien. Just like last week’s photo, this one shows another juxtaposition. This time, it isn’t past and current times in … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Statue of Father Damien watches over the Eternal Flame
Review of Drop Dead Ornaments by Lois Winston
From the publisherAnastasia Pollack’s son Alex is dating Sophie Lambert, the new kid in town. For their community service project, the high school seniors have chosen to raise money for the county food bank. Anastasia taps her craft industry contacts to donate materials for the students to make Christmas ornaments they’ll sell at the town’s annual Holiday Crafts Fair.At … [Read more...] about Review of Drop Dead Ornaments by Lois Winston
Behind the story of The Moonshine Shack Murder
Diane Kelly is the author of over 30 novels and novellas, including the Death & Taxes, Paw Enforcement, and House Flipper mystery series. According to her bio, Diane writes stories that ‘feature feisty female lead characters and their furry, four-footed friends.' The Moonshine Shack Murder is the first in the Southern Homebrew Mystery series.Women in businessDiane … [Read more...] about Behind the story of The Moonshine Shack Murder