Using Life Experience to Fuel Her Fiction: Meet Mystery Author Linda Lovely

By Lynn Slaughter / July 24, 2021 /

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,…

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Meet Mystery Author DonnaRae Menard

By Lynn Slaughter / July 17, 2021 /

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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Meet Award-Winning Children’s Author and Educator Frances Schoonmaker

By Lynn Slaughter / July 10, 2021 /

Educators and writers hold a special place in my heart, and I’m delighted to welcome award-winning middle grade author Frances Schoonmaker who sees her writing as an extension of her work as an educator. Below are her responses to my interview questions, followed by her bio and buy links. You’ve written the Last Crystal Trilogy,…

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Special Afternoons: Visiting the Louisville Academy of Fine Arts

By Lynn Slaughter / July 2, 2021 /

This past week, I spent an afternoon with high school dance students at the Louisville Academy of Fine Arts directed by veteran dance artist/educator Julie McWilliams. Julie has created such a lovely school, grounded in her strong commitment to holistic arts education. Not only does she want to provide her students with a first-class dance…

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Meet Author Vicki Berger Erwin

By Lynn Slaughter / June 26, 2021 /

I’ve always been a fan of true crime and am delighted to welcome multi-published author Vicki Berger Erwin today. I love that even though Vicki has written thirty books, she continues to be committed to growth as a writer and is currently enrolled in the MFA program on Writing Popular Fiction at Seton Hill University.…

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Story Ideas: Sometimes I Know Where They Come From, and Sometimes I Don’t!

By Lynn Slaughter / June 19, 2021 /

With Leisha’s Song officially heading out into the world this week, I’ve been doing lots of thinking and talking about the book to wonderful writers’ groups:  Kentuckiana Romance Writers, Women Who Write, and the Bard’s Corner Writer’s Group. I love hanging out with other writers, and it’s been fun to trace the development of Leisha’s…

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Meet USA Bestselling Romance Author Traci Douglass

By Lynn Slaughter / June 12, 2021 /

I’m so happy to feature Traci Douglass on my blog today! I first met Traci when we were MFA students at Seton Hill. Already a successfully published author, she was one of my role models. And of course, I love romance, which is what Traci writes about. Below are her responses to my interview questions,…

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Sending LEISHA’S SONG Into the World

By Lynn Slaughter / June 4, 2021 /

When I became pregnant with my second child, the obstetrician asked me how my first delivery went. I said, “Frankly, I found it to be one of life’s more horrifying experiences.” His face dropped, and he cleared his throat. I’m quite sure he didn’t like my answer. But what he didn’t ask me was how I…

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Confessions of an Anxious Writer

By Lynn Slaughter / May 29, 2021 /

Don’t get me wrong. I would never choose not to have gone to see my amazing NYC grandkids, followed by a Boston reunion with my super sisters. Getting to hug the people I love felt like such a gift after this year of not being able to be with them face-to-face. But like anyone who’s…

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MEET BESTSELLING MYSTERY AUTHOR VICTORIA THOMPSON

By Lynn Slaughter / May 22, 2021 /

I’m thrilled to feature bestselling mystery author Victoria Thompson as my special guest today. Vicki is not only a terrific writer but a master teacher whose workshops on mystery writing have inspired me and countless other Seton Hill MFA students. Below are her responses to my questions, followed by her bio and a description of…

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