The weather outside is frightful, and much of the country has greeted 2015 with record breaking lows. What a great time to curl up by the fireplace with a good mystery novel! Trade your case of winter blues for a case that will have you turning the pages with a sizzling mystery set in… Continue Reading Beat the winter blues with a mystery set in a tropical location »
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Happy New Year! If you’re like most people, you’ve probably started 2015 with high hopes and long list of resolutions. Along with settings goals for your career and your health, why not make a resolution to find more time to read in the new year? It’s easier than you think. Set yourself up for… Continue Reading Make more time to read in 2015 »
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Merry Christmas! At this time of year when joy, peace, and happiness take center stage, the murder and mayhem of crime fiction might feel a little out of place. Luckily, there are plenty of mystery authors who get into the spirit of the season with holiday oriented crime fiction stories and novels. When “Twas… Continue Reading Crime fiction holiday stories »
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The season of holiday travel is upon us, and whoever coined the phrase “It’s not the destination, it’s the journey” was never sandwiched between two large men on a 747 while it bounced around like a kernel in a popcorn maker. No matter how you’re travelling this holiday season, just remember: It could be… Continue Reading Travel nightmare mysteries and thrillers »
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The literary world lost a crime fiction legend with the passing of PD James on November 27. With a career that spanned more than a half a century and included 18 novels, James was one of Britain’s most successful crime novelists. She also broke ground in crime fiction with two different crime fiction detectives… Continue Reading Remembering PD James »
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Whether you’re trying to come up with a topic for your next blog post or you’re trying to figure out what comes next in the Lou Mason series, it’s inevitable that a writer will eventually struggle with a bout of writer’s block. Always frustrating and sometimes downright infuriating, writer’s block can be a sign… Continue Reading Overcoming writer’s block »
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Happy Thanksgiving! The holiday season has officially begun, and while all the parties and family gatherings are fun, you may find yourself with little time to read your favorite crime fiction novel. After all, it’s hard to get wrapped up in a suspense thriller waiting in line at the mall. Instead, put that riveting… Continue Reading Crime fiction short stories for holiday reading »
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Thanksgiving is in just seven days, and plans for your feast are probably well under way. While “crime fiction” and “Thanksgiving” might not seem to go hand in hand, the mystery/thriller actually a rich history of food – from poisoned puddings to pumpkin pies. Spice things up this Thanksgiving and pay homage to some… Continue Reading Crime fiction dishes for Thanksgiving dinner »
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Hercule Poirot. Sam Spade. Stephanie Plum. Lou Mason. While these familiar names roll off our tongues as if they were real people, the authors who invented them probably spent hours agonizing over every syllable. Coming up with a crime fiction character’s name may seem as hard as naming a child, and for good reason…. Continue Reading Finding the right crime fiction character name »
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It’s November, and that means it’s officially is National Novel Writing Month! Whether you’re a published mystery novelist or you’re trying to break into crime fiction writing, this inspirational program is the perfect opportunity to put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard!) and get writing. With plenty of organized activities and resources, this… Continue Reading National Novel Writing Month »
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