Author Profiles
Lois Winston Dishes on Character!
I am a huge Lois Winston fan! Not only do I love her Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mystery series, but I learn so much from everything she has to say about the art and craft of fiction writing. Below she talks about the intersection of plot and character, and the key questions we need to ask…
Read MoreGreat Marketing Advice from Mystery Author Heather Weidner
So many authors have shared with me that they’ve found marketing and promoting their novels to be even more challenging than writing them! Heather Weidner offers some terrific advice for generating material for blogs and social media sites: Put Your Book Content to Good Use By Heather Weidner Marketing and promotions are a part of…
Read MoreLis Angus’s Fascination with “What Makes People Tick” Shines Through THAT OTHER FAMILY
I so identify with Lis Angus’s preoccupation with understanding people and why they do what they do! It was delightful to get to interview her again as she celebrates the release of her sophomore novel, THAT OTHER FAMILY: First off, congratulations on the release of THAT OTHER FAMILY. Can you share with our readers a…
Read MoreFrom IT Specialist to Cozy Mystery Author: Debra Klein Shares Her Journey
I’m so delighted to welcome debut author Debra Klein to my blog today. Below she talks about her eight-year journey to writing and publishing SERVING UP THE TRUTH, a wonderful reminder of what can happen through perseverance, not to mention what you might discover at your local coffee shop! First off, congratulations on the release of…
Read MoreMaverick, the Dog Featured in Mary Seifert’s KATIE AND MAVERICK COZIES, Speaks Out
I have to admit this is a first for me—featuring an essay by a dog! But as you will discover, Maverick is very articulate, thanks to author Mary Seifert, his creator. Character’s Name: MAVERICK Series: KATIE AND MAVERICK COZIES Author’s Name: MARY SEIFERT Woof, woof … Oh? Sorry. You don’t understand canine? I’m multilingual myself.…
Read MorePersonal Experience & Thorough Research Enrich Beth Strauss’s TANGLED WEBS
Few things can match the excitement of publishing your first novel. And it’s such a delight to interview a debut author, especially one as thoughtful and hard-working as Beth Strauss. Her determination to pen a story rich in meaning and authenticity shines through her work. First off, congratulations on the release of your debut novel,…
Read MoreK.L. Borges Mixes Suspense and Humor in MURDER IN THE CRAZY MOUNTAINS
I loved interviewing K.L. Borges and discovering that I am not the only “Accidental Author” around! Below, Kathy talks about her debut cozy mystery and her writing journey. First off, congratulations on the release of your debut cozy mystery, MURDER IN THE CRAZY MOUNTAINS, the first in your Montana Animal Rescue Mystery series. Can you…
Read MoreElle Jauffret Tackles Issues of Identity in COSPLAYED TO DEATH
We often talk about how the best mystery authors tackle issues that go way beyond “whodunnit.” Elle Jauffret is a great example, as she releases the second book in her Suddenly French mystery series: First off, congratulations on the highly anticipated release of the second book in your Suddenly French mystery series, Cosplayed to Death.…
Read MoreFrom Journalist to “Contemporary Cozy” Author: Gerri Lewis Talks About Her Latest Mystery and Her Writing Journey
Having made the transition from writing nonfiction to fiction, I’m always fascinated by the experiences of other writers who’ve done the same. For award-winning journalist Gerri Lewis, it turns out that making up stories has been something she’s done all her life. Below, she talks about her latest release and her writing journey: First off,…
Read MoreJoanne Guidoccio, Author of HIPPY MERMAID, Advises Authors to Do More “Moodling”
I’ve always adored mermaids, so Joanne Guidoccio’s HIPPIE MERMAID, is right up my alley! In her guest essay, she advocates for writers to take time to imagine and daydream, a good reminder for those of us who feel guilty when we’re not actively writing! All About Moodling by Joanne Guidoccio When I first heard the…
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