Author Profiles
Darlene Dziomba Writes About “What Holds Up an Author”
I’ve had the pleasure of “speed-dating” to pitch our books at Malice Domestic with mystery author Darlene Dziomba whose Lily Dreyfus series is every bit as delightful as she is! It’s a pleasure to welcome Darlene back to my blog as she writes about the importance of community as authors. What Holds Up an…
Read MoreSyrl Kazlo Celebrates the Release of a New Samantha Davies Mystery
What fun to have Syrl Kazlo as a returning guest author on my blog! Syrl has just released her eighth book in her Samantha Davies Mystery series. Who can resist a dachshund named Porkchop as a major character? First off, congratulations on the release of MUSKETS, MUTTS, AND MURDER, book 8 in your Samantha Davies…
Read MoreIntriguing Mysteries and More: Pat Arneson’s Maguire Mystery Series Offers Hope and Healing
A big part of the joy of interviewing authors is learning about the fascinating backgrounds they bring to their work. Pat Arneson is a clinical therapist who is also a certified equine-assisted therapist. She draws upon her rich background to pen her novels: Congratulations on the release this past year of not one but two…
Read MoreFor GG Calpo, Characters and How They Grow Matter Most of All
What a pleasure to host GG Calpo on my blog as she celebrates the release of HOOK, LINE, AND MURDER. As a longtime teacher, I love that GG features retired educators in her novel and has such thoughtful things to say about writing cozy mysteries. First off, congratulations on the release of HOOK, LINE, AND…
Read MoreJanet Raye Stevens/Evie Kelley Discovers Her Enjoyment of Writing Young Adult Fiction
It’s a delight to welcome back Janet Raye Stevens to my blog as she embarks into the world of YA fiction with her new pen name, Evie Kelley. Below are her responses to my interview questions: As someone who started out as a young adult writer and now writes both young adult and adult fiction,…
Read MoreCindy Goyette Talks About the Importance of Relationships and Character Growth in Mystery Series
What a pleasure to welcome back Cindy Goyette to my blog as she celebrates the release of DIVERSION! Below, she responds to my questions and gives great advice about writing mysteries: Congratulations on the release of DIVERSION, Book 3 of your Probation Case Files Mystery series. Can you share with our readers a bit about…
Read MoreMillicent Eidson Talks About Point of View and Her Medical Thriller Series
Having recently done a presentation on point of view for my local Sisters in Crime chapter, I was delighted when Dr. Millicent Eidson expressed interest in writing a guest blog on POV and how it relates to reader identification with complex characters. For an introduction to Millie, I’d love for you to take a look…
Read MoreAward-Winning Debut Author Jennifer K. Breedlove Listens to “the Flow and Cadence of the Words”
What a delight to interview an award-winning debut author who’s spent her life making music and approaches her fiction with a musical ear. Below she talks about her journey to writing MURDER WILL OUT. First off, a huge congratulations for the release of your debut novel, MURDER WILL OUT. Can you share with our readers…
Read MoreLois 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…
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