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Nov.01.2012
First news: Deadly Bones should be out by the weekend. It will be all digital first, but I’m also working on the Create Space version for those who prefer print. You can read the first chapter on my website.
I returned home from the NINC (Novel...
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Oct.29.2012
Looking for some scary ways to kill people (or cities, or countries?) Denene Lofland presented a fascinating hour on bioterrorism. For thriller writers, I’m sure it was a gold mine.
Bioterrorism is defined as the “unlawful...
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Oct.22.2012
I’ve been eyeball deep in edits and revisions for DEADLY BONES. My editor returned my manuscript on Thursday, dripping red Track Changes notations and comments. Because I’m working against a tight deadline, plus I’m getting ready...
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Oct.15.2012
First things first: Dave Fymbo has created yet another terrific cover (at least I think so) for my next release, DEADLY BONES, which is the second book in my Mapleton Mystery series.
I’m looking at an early November release date. If you’re one of my newslet...
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Oct.11.2012
Back to the Writers Police Academy. This session was given by Detective Marco Conelli. He gave us some insights into what it was like during his undercover days with the NYPD. Much of what he did was drug related.
When you’re working undercover, it’s vital...
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Sep.13.2012
When I was a kid, there was a riddle that asked why when you’re looking for something, is it always in the last place you look? Because once you find it, you stop looking. When you’re crafting a mystery, the last thing that happens is the mystery is...
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Sep.06.2012
During my recaps of the Mystery Writers of America University sessions, one point that was made by several presenters was keeping track of what’s happened in “real time” during your story. Even if you’re not a plotter...
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Aug.06.2012
Author Linda Howard once compared her writing to using a sewing machine, backing up and moving forward until she reached the end of her manuscript, which she said, was then ready to submit to her editor.
I’m nowhere near that skill level, but I did...
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Jul.27.2012
Earlier this week, I was a guest blogger at author C.J. West's site. He runs an "Over the Hump Day" series every Wednesday. I thought I'd share that post here.
When you’re a writer, most of your time is spent alone with your keyboard and that blinking cursor on the monitor. And sometimes it...
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Jul.12.2012
Those who follow my Facebook page probably know that on Monday, Hubster and I went to the animal shelter and adopted a new member of the family. Needless to say, we’re making adjustments to our daily routines as Fee...
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