Posts by Lynn Slaughter
Comfort Food for Writers and Other Humans
The writing life has plenty of ups—those days when the words tumble out like Niagara Falls, the moment you type “The End” on a manuscript you’ve labored over for months, and that “yes” from a publisher. But there are also some downs—when it feels like your word faucet is on the fritz, or a rejection…
Read MoreFrom “Cop’s Kid” to Mystery Author: Meet Heather Weidner
I’m delighted to welcome Heather Weidner who has a brand new mystery series coming out next month. As she explains, she has an excellent law enforcement expert to consult whenever she needs to—her dad! Below are her responses to my interview questions followed by her bio and contact links: First off, congratulations on your upcoming…
Read MoreEven Book Fairs That Are a Bust Have Their Benefits
At six AM last Saturday morning, I packed up my suitcase of books and SWAG (bookmarks, cookies, etc.), loaded my car, and travelled eighty miles to participate in a book fair. The fair coordinator told us authors she was expecting a big turnout. We needed to have at least ten copies of each of our…
Read MoreWriting Is Her Day Job: Meet Award-Winning Mystery Author Edith Maxwell
I’m so delighted to welcome mystery writer Edith Maxwell as a guest on my blog today. For any writer aspiring to a professional career, Edith is a superb example of an author whose disciplined work habits and approach have resulted in several outstanding mystery series. Below are her responses to my interview questions, followed by…
Read MoreCody in LEISHA’S SONG Bears a Strong Resemblance to Someone I Know!
The other day, a dear friend called to tell me he’d just finished Leisha’s Song and loved it. Music to a writer’s ears, of course, but I was especially touched when he told me that he wished more high school boys would read the book: “Cody is such a great boyfriend,” he said. “What a…
Read MoreMeet Grace Topping, Bestselling Author of Mysteries with an Ample Dash of Humor
I’m so delighted to welcome guest author Grace Topping to my blog today. Her humor shines through her Laura Bishop Mystery Series and even her own bio where she says writing fiction has been great for “killing off characters who remind her of people she dealt with during her career.” Below are her responses to…
Read More“Princessdom” Rudely Interrupted
For years, my family has teased me about my role as total “princess.” My amazing husband of four decades dotes on spoiling me rotten. He cooks, washes dishes, shops, runs errands, takes the garbage out, and even feeds the cat. Whenever I tell him this division of labor isn’t fair to him and I’m happy…
Read MoreAloha! Meet Hawaii-based Mystery Novelist Penny Pence Smith
What fun to interview a mystery novelist who also loves to dance and sing! Not to mention that Penny lives in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Below are Penny’s responses to my interview questions, followed by her bio, website, buy link, and BookBub info. First off, congratulations on your new release,…
Read MoreUsing Life Experience to Fuel Her Fiction: Meet Mystery Author Linda Lovely
My late mother used to regale me with tales about the squabbles and vitriolic board meetings at her condo association. Author Linda Lovely masterfully mines the dramatic potential of homeowner associations in her new mystery series, and I’m delighted to welcome her today. Below are her responses to my interview questions, followed by her bio,…
Read MoreMeet Mystery Author DonnaRae Menard
One of the best parts about being a member of the Guppies, an online chapter of Sisters in Crime, is that I come into contact with many wonderful mystery authors. Today, I’m delighted to welcome author DonnaRaeMenard. Below you’ll find her responses to my interview questions followed by her contact information and list of publications.…
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