Author Profiles
Using Life Experience to Fuel Her Fiction: Meet Mystery Author Linda Lovely
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,…
Read MoreMeet Mystery Author DonnaRae Menard
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.…
Read MoreMeet Award-Winning Children’s Author and Educator Frances Schoonmaker
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,…
Read MoreMeet Author Vicki Berger Erwin
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.…
Read MoreMeet USA Bestselling Romance Author Traci Douglass
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,…
Read MoreMEET BESTSELLING MYSTERY AUTHOR VICTORIA THOMPSON
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…
Read MoreMeet Historical Fiction Author Mary Popham
I’m so delighted to have Mary Popham as my featured guest author today. Mary is a remarkable writer whose novels sweep you into a whole other world, early twentieth century rural Kentucky. We are both members of North End Writers, a critique group, and I always look forward to Mary’s submissions. She is a treasure!…
Read MoreMeet USA Today Best-Selling Author Lee Tobin McClain
I’m so delighted to feature best-selling author Lee Tobin McClain as my guest today. Lee was one of my mentors in grad school. She is not only a multi-published successful author but a superb teacher and an inspiring role model for her students– including me! Below are her responses to my interview questions followed by…
Read MoreMeet Award-Winning Author Ellen Birkett Morris
I’m so delighted to host Ellen Birkett Morris. I first met Ellen when a dear writer friend invited me to her writer’s group. “These women are serious writers,” she told me, “and they’re really good.” That turned out to be an understatement! Ellen was the group’s unofficial leader, and it didn’t take me long to…
Read MoreMeet Cozy Mystery Author V.M. Burns
I first met V.M. (Valerie) Burns in a workshop at Seton Hill when we were working on our MFAs in Writing Popular Fiction. Valerie workshopped a story about a feisty amateur sleuth busily solving mysteries in her retirement community. I absolutely loved it and sensed that she was on her way to a successful writing…
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