The life of a writer
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The Terrifying World of Serial Killers
Let’s dive deep into the terrifying world of serial killers. Unlike my post, The Serial Killer, that concentrates on what the serial killer experiences emotionally, this post deals with the classifications and types…
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The CSI Effect: Are Cop Shows Brainwashing Us?
The CSI Effect is a real condition that’s influencing jurors across the globe. In its most basic form, people who watch cop shows like CSI, Criminal Minds, NCIS, and Bones, to name a…
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Sharing the Love: The Writing Community
Writers are the most generous, talented, funny, genuine, and kind people I’ve ever met, and I feel blessed to walk among you. I love the writing community; always have. You can’t find better…
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Profiling 101: Breeding Monsters Among Mankind
I’m thrilled to have my buddy David Villalva here today. Some of you might know him from Story and Craft (now called www.davidvillalva.com). If you don’t follow his blog, I highly recommend it. David has…
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I’m So Excited, and I Just Can’t Hide It…
You might remember my post Snarky characters: Love Them or Hate Them? Well, I have an update. My editor loved Wings of Mayhem so much that she insisted my publisher interrupt her holiday break…
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Reindeer Names
We’ve all heard the poem by Clement Clark Moore, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, but the original poem was actually entitled, A Visit from St. Nicholas. After reading this heart-warming verse, I wondered how…
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K9 Christmas Story
Former K9 Captain Dolph Kringle hooked a paw at his pack and padded through the snow to an unlit house in Dogwood Circle. No way would he singe his sleek black coat sliding…
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Test Your Gut Instinct
I was cursed/blessed with the ability to see the good in everyone, and I mean everyone. This has gotten me into sticky situations in the past and if I’m not careful, could destroy my future.…
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How Do You Define Bestselling Author?
Many authors have asked me how Marred hit the bestsellers list during pre-release and remained there for several days. It’ll hit it again soon, too, by the way…any day now. But rather than discuss…
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Pinterest for Authors: Generate Traffic & Gain Readers
Today, I have Janice from Mostly Blogging to show us how authors can use Pinterest to generate traffic and gain readers. Thanks for joining us, Janice! Pinterest for Authors If you are going to…
