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It’s Official… I Did It!
The last couple of weeks have been a whirlwind of excitement, fear, anxiety, angst, and overwhelming joy all rolled into one enormous feeling of upheaval. Why? Because I landed a publishing deal for…
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ONE TO THE WOLVES: ON THE TRAIL OF A KILLER
A serious matter caught my attention the other day on Mystery Writers of America’s FB page. A mother was reaching out for help to find her child’s killer. I think you will agree…
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How Story Structure Relates To Our Lives
I’ve become a structure-holic. I see it everywhere: books, TV, movies, and in life. This obsession has now spilled over into my blog. Because I firmly believe knowing how to structure our novels…
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Come Take A Walk On The Wild Side
Writers spend so much time behind their keyboard that sometimes it can feel like we’ve crawled into our own little world, separated from the rest of the planet. That’s why now and then…
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How To Write A Killer Hook
I was having a conversation about creating a killer Hook with my writing coach and friend, critically-acclaimed author Larry Brooks, and it got me thinking about how others could benefit from his advice.…
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8 Things To Expect When Someone Asks You To Guest Post
After a long work week we all can use a good laugh. Which is why I thought the weekend was the perfect time for my next guest to brighten our day. www.blondewritemore.wordpress.com is my…
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What It Feels Like Inside A Crime Scene — A Detective's POV
Today I have a very special guest joining us. Adam works as a Homicide Detective in southern California. You can learn more about him below. Please be sure to check out his site.…
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A Nice Surprise
Over the weekend I received a nice surprise from Robin Rivera and Heather Jackson from Write On, Sisters! They were just nominated for the Real Neat Blog Award, something they deserve in spades! So,…
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How God Created Mothers
My husband just read this to me and I had to share. This whimsical article written by the well-known humorist, Erma Bombeck, is meant to give pause for thought and gratitude on Mother’s Day…
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How To Craft A One-Page Synopsis Using Story Beats
The dreaded synopsis. Anyone who’s chosen the traditional path into publishing knows these pesky buggers are enough to drive a writer to drink… literally. I have good news and bad. The good news…
