Posts by Lynn Slaughter
Elle Jauffret Tackles Issues of Identity in COSPLAYED TO DEATH
We often talk about how the best mystery authors tackle issues that go way beyond “whodunnit.” Elle Jauffret is a great example, as she releases the second book in her Suddenly French mystery series: First off, congratulations on the highly anticipated release of the second book in your Suddenly French mystery series, Cosplayed to Death.…
Read MoreFrom Journalist to “Contemporary Cozy” Author: Gerri Lewis Talks About Her Latest Mystery and Her Writing Journey
Having made the transition from writing nonfiction to fiction, I’m always fascinated by the experiences of other writers who’ve done the same. For award-winning journalist Gerri Lewis, it turns out that making up stories has been something she’s done all her life. Below, she talks about her latest release and her writing journey: First off,…
Read MoreJoanne Guidoccio, Author of HIPPY MERMAID, Advises Authors to Do More “Moodling”
I’ve always adored mermaids, so Joanne Guidoccio’s HIPPIE MERMAID, is right up my alley! In her guest essay, she advocates for writers to take time to imagine and daydream, a good reminder for those of us who feel guilty when we’re not actively writing! All About Moodling by Joanne Guidoccio When I first heard the…
Read MoreHow to Make a Writer’s (or Anyone Else’s) Day
Years ago, when I was a dance teacher, I made a point of saving the notes and cards I’d received from appreciative students. Whenever I was having a bad day, I’d get them out and re-read them. They were a definite pick-me-up! I loved feeling that I’d made a difference in my students’ lives. I’ve…
Read MoreFun Quotes About Writing
I’ve always believed that writing is risk-taking behavior. We reveal so much of who we are and what we care about when we write. Approaching our daily work as writers with humor somehow makes it all less scary. Over the years, I’ve collected a few of my favorite fun quotes about writing. Here are…
Read MoreFeeling Grateful
We’ve all had those days and weeks as writers when nothing seems to go well. We get a slew of back-to-back rejections, our critique group is less than thrilled with our latest submission, and our work-in-progress is, well…stalling. Only that pesty compulsion to write keeps us going. Fortunately, there are other weeks when lots of…
Read MoreUnexpected Gift
Over the years, I’ve read essays by cancer survivors who’ve called their harrowing journeys through life-threatening illnesses a “gift.” Cancer, they report, afforded them a new appreciation of life and their loved ones. I do not have cancer. And yet, I think I finally get what these survivors were talking about. Last month, I had…
Read MoreChatGPT: A Scammer’s Delight
A few weeks ago, slickly written, effusive pitches from “book marketing experts” began appearing with astonishing regularity in my inbox. Here’s a sample opening of one: Hello Lynn, What struck me most in Missing Mom is how you turned your own experience of loss into a novel that doesn’t just entertain but speaks directly to the ache…
Read MoreJudy Penz Sheluk’s Advice for Writers
I’m so delighted to host bestselling, award-winning author Judy Penz Sheluk on my blog today. Her writing advice is spot on! One Author’s Advice on Writing by Judy Penz Sheluk One of the most common questions I get asked, both at events, and during author interviews, is if I have any writing advice. I always…
Read MoreGuest Essay by Lindsey Williams, Music Educator and Author
Guest Essay by Lindsey Williams, Music Educator and Author I’m so delighted to welcome Lindsey Williams to my blog today, whose story and journey are so inspiring. Stories: An Antidote to Burnout On Writing Where the Valley Widens: A Teacher’s Journey Through the Ages by Lindsey Williams When I was young, I would sit…
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