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Susan Cummins Miller — whitewater rafting and Chasm

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In the summer of 2011, Susan Cummins Miller took a whitewater raft trip through the Grand Canyon. From the rafting trip, sprang her thriller, “Chasm.” In this interview, geologist and author Miller describes how that trip affected her writing.“Retracing part of Major John Wesley Powell's explorations, especially with a group of convivial geoscientists, was a highpoint of my … [Read more...] about Susan Cummins Miller — whitewater rafting and Chasm

Kathi Daley — writing mysteries in record time

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All writers approach their craft with some purpose in mind. For some, it’s simply to see their name in print. Others want the brass ring—a Pulitzer, an Edgar, and more. In this interview with Kathi Daley, we’ll get a close look at how the author of four different series wrote twenty-three mysteries in four years.“Matrimony Meltdown is the 13th book in the Zoe Donovan … [Read more...] about Kathi Daley — writing mysteries in record time

Jess Lourey talks about writing and secrets

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Jessica (Jess) Lourey is best known for her critically-acclaimed Murder-by-Month mysteries. A tenured professor of creative writing and sociology, Lourey has also written sword-and-sorcery fantasy and YA adventure. In this interview, Jess Lourey talks about what is important to her in writing and the one common theme she returns to: secrets.One secret Jess Lourey doesn’t … [Read more...] about Jess Lourey talks about writing and secrets

Glen Erik Hamilton discusses Past Crimes

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Glen Erik Hamilton is a debut novelist with a thriller that has been receiving critical praise. In this interview, Hamilton talks about the book, “Past Crimes,” and how his childhood around Seattle’s docks is involved.Hamilton said that one of the reasons he wrote “Past Crimes” was to capture a moment. “Seattle is in the midst of an economic surge–the latest in a history … [Read more...] about Glen Erik Hamilton discusses Past Crimes