A Near Death Experience Brings New Perspective and Sensitivity to Sci-Fi/Fantasy Author Stephanie Hansen

By Lynn Slaughter / March 4, 2022 /

I’m so delighted to feature Stephanie Hansen on my blog today. Not only do we share the same publisher, Fire and Ice/Melange Books, but we also have a fascination with the creation of intentional family as part of the journey to adulthood. Below are Stephanie’s responses to my questions, followed by her bio and contact/buy…

If He Makes You Laugh…

By Lynn Slaughter / February 27, 2022 /

My oldest sister once gave me her honest opinion of my personal blogs: “No one wants to read about how much you love your husband.” If so, STOP READING! NOW! This blog is about one of the things I love most about my husband. He’s hilarious. Even on my worst days, he can make me…

It’s Never Too Late: Meet M.E. Roche

By Lynn Slaughter / February 18, 2022 /

I’m delighted to welcome ME Roche to my blog today, who began writing later in life after a distinguished career as a registered nurse. This month, she’s celebrating the release of BIGAMY, her fifth novel. Below are her responses to my interview questions followed by her bio and contact/buy links. First off, congratulations on the…

Jackie Layton’s Cozy Mysteries: A Delight for Beach and Dog Lovers

By Lynn Slaughter / February 11, 2022 /

As a longtime beach and pet lover, I’m so delighted to welcome cozy mystery author Jackie Layton to my blog today. Below are Jackie’s responses to my interview questions, followed by her bio and contact/buy links. First off, congratulations on the release of your fourth book, Caught and Collared, in your Low Country Dog Walker…

The Book Signing That Wasn’t: Meet Lisa Haneberg

By Lynn Slaughter / February 4, 2022 /

   As some of you know, I serve as president of Derby Rotten Scoundrels, the Ohio River Valley chapter of Sisters in Crime. One of our newest members is the delightful, motorcycle-riding veteran author Lisa Haneberg. Below is her account of one of those book signing events that didn’t quite go as planned, followed by…

Three Lovely Writing Things!

By Lynn Slaughter / January 30, 2022 /

As a writer, I have plenty of discouraging days—when the words don’t come easily, something comes up that takes me away from my desk, or a rejection arrives in my inbox. But this past week, what I felt was overwhelming gratitude. First, I got to write every single day, and unexpected ideas crept into my…

Cozy Mysteries, Historical Fiction, and Cookbooks: Judy Alter Does It All!

By Lynn Slaughter / January 21, 2022 /

One of the joys of featuring guest authors on my blog is that I get to know such interesting people, and Judy Alter certainly qualifies! The author of sixteen delightful cozy mysteries, she’s also a multi-published expert on women of the American West and a cookbook author! Below are her responses to my interview questions…

Why I Love Featuring Guest Authors on My Blog

By Lynn Slaughter / January 14, 2022 /

It’s the beginning of a new year, and I’ve been busily putting the word out to my writer’s groups, Sisters in Crime and publisher connections, and my Seton Hill University alums and faculty that I have openings for guest author blogs in the coming year. I enjoy alternating my own personal weekly blogs with those…

When It Comes to Time, It’s All About Choices

By Lynn Slaughter / January 7, 2022 /

As some of you know, I’m president of Derby Rotten Scoundrels, a chapter of a mystery writing organization, Sisters in Crime. One of our goals has been to expand our social media presence to attract new members. The other day, the newly installed group’s publicist inquired as to whether I was on Twitter. “Well, sure,”…

Creating a Unique Take on Dragons: Meet Marx Pyle

By Lynn Slaughter / December 31, 2021 /

MFA programs can be wonderful places for networking and collaboration. Today I’m delighted to welcome Marx Pyle who took full advantage of his time at Seton Hill to create a unique and exciting collaboration which resulted in the anthology, Dragons of a Different Tail. Below are Marx’s responses to my interview questions, followed by his…

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