Fulltime Dad/Fulltime Author: Meet J.C. Mastro

By Lynn Slaughter / December 10, 2021 /

I’m so happy to welcome another Seton Hill MFA graduate to my blog today.  J.C. Mastro has managed to successfully combine writing and being a stay-at-home dad. Below are his responses to my interview questions, followed by his bio and contact/buy links. First off, congratulations on the release of the anthology, Dragons of a Different…

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The Writing Life: Sometimes We Just Have to Keep Believing

By Lynn Slaughter / December 3, 2021 /

Last month, I got the news that my recently released YA novel, LEISHA’S SONG, received the bronze medal in the YA mystery category from the Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards. The Moonbeam Awards are about “Celebrating Youthful Curiosity, Discovery and Learning Through Books and Reading.” To say that I was thrilled is the understatement of the…

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Meet Hockey Romance Author Katie Kenyhercz

By Lynn Slaughter / November 26, 2021 /

I met so many terrific writers in my MFA program at Seton Hill University, and one of them was Katie McGinley, who writes under the name of Katie Kenyhercz. Katie was about to graduate when I was just starting out in the program, and she was in my very first critique workshop. I was terrified!…

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“You are never too old, and it’s never too late”: Meet Cozy Mystery Author Lori Roberts Herbst

By Lynn Slaughter / November 19, 2021 /

What a delight to interview Lori Roberts Herbst, an award-winning mystery writer who also spent decades working with and learning from teenagers. We also share tremendous appreciation for Sisters in Crime and its Guppy chapter. I’m so happy to welcome her to my blog today. Below are her responses to my interview questions, followed by…

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From Court Reporter to Mystery Author: Meet Andrea Johnson

By Lynn Slaughter / November 12, 2021 /

I’m so delighted to feature an accomplished mystery author, editor, and craft expert who’s also an MFA graduate of the Seton Hill Writing Popular Fiction program. As was true for me, Seton Hill had a major impact on Andrea’s growth and development as a writer. Below are her responses to my interview questions, followed by…

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Combining “History, Mystery, and Romance”: Meet Author Dianne Ascroft

By Lynn Slaughter / November 5, 2021 /

I’m so delighted to welcome Dianne Ascroft as a guest author on my blog. A Canadian writer who’s lived in Northern Ireland for many years, Dianne has a unique, international background for storytelling. Below are her responses to my interview questions, followed by her bio and contact/buy links. I loved your description of your books…

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“Born to Drink Earl Grey Tea”: Meet Mystery Author C.T. Collier

By Lynn Slaughter / October 29, 2021 /

Having spent time as a college teacher, I’ve always had a soft spot for academic mysteries. So, today I’m especially delighted to welcome C.T. Collier, an outstanding mystery author who sets her stories in academia. Below are her responses to my interview questions, followed by her bio, buy links, and contact information. First off, congratulations…

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MEET TELEVISION PRODUCER AND AUTHOR PATTI PETRONE MILLER

By Lynn Slaughter / October 22, 2021 /

I’m so delighted to welcome Patti Petrone Miller to my blog! Patti has used her family experiences and expertise as a special needs educator, as well as her love of all things scary, to inform her work as a multi-published author and television producer. Below are her responses to my interview questions, followed by her…

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Life’s Passages

By Lynn Slaughter / October 17, 2021 /

As I write this, I’m flying home from a three-day reunion with my two older sisters. My husband did not want me to go. “Why put yourself through traveling right now?” he said. “You’re in terrible shape.” Truth be told, at the moment, I’m not feeling so hot. I’m ten days away from spinal surgery…

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Mystery Writer and Architect: Meet Multi-Talented Nichelle Seely

By Lynn Slaughter / October 8, 2021 /

It is always exciting to celebrate a debut novel from an author, and today, I’m delighted to feature Nichelle Seely on my blog. Below are her responses to my interview questions, followed by her bio, contact information, and buy links. First off, congratulations on the publication of your debut P.I. novel, A Memory of Murder.…

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