Staging WarsGrace Topping is a recovering technical writer and IT project manager, accustomed to writing lean, boring documents. Let loose to write fiction, she is now creating murder mysteries and killing off characters who remind her of some of the people she dealt with during her career. She’s discovering the delightful sweetness of revenge—writer’s style.Learn more … [Read more...] about Gotta have a gimmick — Staging Wars guest post
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Behind the story of Miranda and the D-Day Caper by Shelly Frome
Shelly Frome is professor of dramatic arts emeritus at the University of Connecticut, a former professional actor, and a writer. Miranda and the D-Day Caper is an unusual entry in the cozy mystery genre because it’s intended to be a standalone novel. The rise of the tribe Shelly said that Miranda and the D-Day Caper grew from a frustration with the current divisions within our … [Read more...] about Behind the story of Miranda and the D-Day Caper by Shelly Frome
Behind the story of A Small Town can be #Murder
Julie Seedorf has worn many hats, but writing is her favorite. She’s the author of the Fuchsia, Minnesota mystery series and also writes a column for her local newspaper. In A Small Town Can be #Murder, Julie brings us more Minnesota mysteries. Small towns with big issuesJulie said she’s not really sure where her book ideas come from—they just come on the … [Read more...] about Behind the story of A Small Town can be #Murder
Behind the story of Frozen Stiff Drink
James J. Cudney lives in New York City. He spent twenty years building a technology career in the retail, sports, media, and entertainment industries. He always felt a passion for books pulling at him, however. Frozen Stiff Drink is his sixth mystery in the Braxton Campus Mysteries series. The issues in life "My books contain diverse characters and usually address … [Read more...] about Behind the story of Frozen Stiff Drink
Guest post for Sleuth on Safari
The Big Five When I sent my editor Sleuth on Safari, I was surprised when she asked me what the ‘Big Five’ was. I don’t remember not knowing what the Big Five was. Like Naomi, the main character of The Traveler Cozy Mystery series, I had dreamed of going on a safari for years. The Big Five are:African Elephant Lion Cape Buffalo Leopard RhinocerosThese five are considered … [Read more...] about Guest post for Sleuth on Safari