Patient in Room 244
As some of you know, I recently had major spinal surgery and spent four days in the hospital. The nurses and other staff members were friendly and competent. Theoretically, I could choose to leave “against medical advice” at any time. And yet, it strikes me that hospital and prison stays have a lot in common.…
Read MoreChallenging the Stigma of Mental Illness: Meet Mystery Novelist Martha Crites
I’m so delighted to welcome Martha Crites as a guest author. Her extensive background in community and inpatient mental health has enabled her to write fully developed characters dealing with a variety of mental health issues. Her richly layered novels offer a much needed corrective to popular stereotypes of mental illness. Below are Martha’s responses…
Read MoreA Near Death Experience Brings New Perspective and Sensitivity to Sci-Fi/Fantasy Author Stephanie Hansen
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…
Read MoreIf He Makes You Laugh…
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…
Read MoreIt’s Never Too Late: Meet M.E. Roche
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…
Read MoreJackie Layton’s Cozy Mysteries: A Delight for Beach and Dog Lovers
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…
Read MoreThe Book Signing That Wasn’t: Meet Lisa Haneberg
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…
Read MoreThree Lovely Writing Things!
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…
Read MoreCozy Mysteries, Historical Fiction, and Cookbooks: Judy Alter Does It All!
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…
Read MoreWhy I Love Featuring Guest Authors on My Blog
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…
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