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Unplugged
I’ve always been fascinated by those personal experience pieces in which folks report that their lives have been rejuvenated by the simple act of unplugging their mobile phones. The idea of replacing endless texts, emails, and Facebook messages with face-to-face interactions, not to mention eliminating interruptions while writing, is so appealing to me. The problem…
Read MoreJenny Adams Releases Her Debut Historical Mystery, A DEADLY ENDEAVOR
Throughout my life, I’ve especially admired and been inspired by folks who are librarians, and those who are authors. Jenny Adams is both, so it is a special pleasure to interview her about the debut release of A DEADLY ENDEAVOR. Below are her responses to my interview questions, followed by her bio and contact/buy links:…
Read MoreThe Joy of Making a Difference
A college professor I had years ago pointed out that there was no such thing as pure altruism or purely altruistic folks. “What about Mother Theresa?” I asked. “She enjoyed the appreciation and adulation of millions for her sacrificial behavior, not to mention the comfort of feeling she was doing God’s work,” he replied. I’m…
Read MoreThinking About New Year’s Resolutions
When I asked my husband about whether he ever made New Year’s resolutions, he said, “Absolutely. I have one resolution, which is to never make any.” I laughed and decided he had a point. Resolutions feel great at the time you’re making them, but they can be a lot tougher to keep. Life and our…
Read MoreMore Confessions by An Anxious Writer
I can’t decide which makes me feel more anxious—receiving accolades for my work, or heavy doses of rejection and harsh criticism. I was reminded of my ability to make myself miserable either way this past week. In the accolades department, I learned that my novel, DEADLY SETUP, received the NYC Book Big Award in the…
Read MoreCathi Stoler Pens Delightful Fourth Novel in her On the Rocks Mystery Series
Having just returned from New York City, a place I love dearly, it’s a special treat to welcome mystery author Cathi Stoler to my blog, who has set her On the Rocks Mystery Series mainly in a restaurant on New York’s Lower East Side. Below, Cathi talks about her series and writing journey and offers…
Read MoreA Conversation with Award-winning Author Lynda Rees, “the Murder Guru”
As many of you know, I’m an active member and former president of Derby Rotten Scoundrels, the Ohio River Valley chapter of Sisters in Crime. One of our outstanding members is Lynda Rees, multi-award winning author of romantic mystery and suspense. In today’s interview, Lynda talks about her background, her latest two launches, and other…
Read MoreCombining Her Love of Mysteries and Dogs: Meet Author Darlene Dziomba
When I read Darlene Dziomba’s description of her work, “Writing Mysteries. A dog is my muse. Humor is my guide,” I knew I wanted to interview her. I’ve never been able to resist a dog, humor, or a good mystery, and Darlene’s work combines all three! Below are her responses to my interview questions, followed…
Read MoreAffairs of the FBI and the Heart: Meet Author Suzanne Baginskie
What a delight to interview Suzanne Baginskie who has created an exciting series of standalone novels, all featuring FBI characters. Below are her responses to my interview questions, followed by her bio and contact/buy links: First off, congratulations on your FBI Affairs series of novels! I don’t know too many writers whose publishers offer them…
Read MoreRiveting Characters Are Her Specialty: Meet Medical Thriller Author/Physician Tammy Euliano
Tammy Euliano has worked just as hard at finetuning her skills as a professional writer as she has at developing her expertise as a physician, educator, and researcher. Below are her responses to my interview questions, followed by her bio and contact/buy links: First off, congratulations on the release of Misfire, the second novel in…
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