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MARRED Excerpt – Sue Coletta
It’s excerpt week on The Write Stuff! Come read. Maybe you’ll find a new favorite author. If you’d like to contribute email Marcia with your excerpt and she’ll post it for you. Since…
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The Crime Thriller Book Title Generator
Since I’m neck deep in revisions right now I thought I’d share a fun post with you. Funny, how you come across things at just the right time. Thank you, Tara! BTW, mine…
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Dog Diaries: Heimlich & Top 3 Problems
I talk a lot about crime related subjects because it’s my passion. But today, I thought I’d take a step back and discuss something really important… SAVING YOUR DOG’S LIFE Through Twitter and…
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Untrue Crime
There are some people you meet who are so prolific you can’t help but be inspired by them. Today’s guest is one of those people. Margot Kinberg is a mystery novelist with an…
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I'd Like to Thank The Academy…
This morning started the usual way. In the early morning hours I read Karin Slaughter’s KISSCUT by the fire, then played on Facebook, checked emails, and then opened my blog. That’s when I discovered Joycelin…
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The Ups and Downs of Indie Life
You’ve written the best story you can. You’ve gone over it with your critique partner, run it by beta-readers, maybe even paid to have it professionally edited. You’ve personally gone through it a…
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Crime Writer’s Resource
Anyone who’s followed this blog for a while knows I never post twice in one day. Normally I post once or twice a week. However, I’m very excited to show you this fantastic…
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An Author's Nightmare
There’s been a lot of talk about the book/movie, 50 Shades of Grey. But why isn’t anyone talking about the murders surrounding this phenomenon? We all want our books to be hugely successful–…
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Cop Talk: Crime Writer's Dictionary J – M
I hope you all are loving this series as much I am. Not only will it help strengthen our stories and make them more believable, but knowing the right terminology helps bring…
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Cop Talk: Crime Writer's Dictionary F – I
We’ll continue with the dictionary today. I’ve found this reference indispensable. My hope is that you will too. If you missed part one of this series you can find it here. As a reminder,…
