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July 10, 2013
Turning Points: American History and Writing Mysteries
July seemed to me an excellent time to offer a number of history-oriented entrees, although not necessarily focused on the American Revolution or other July events. My guest today gets us started with some fascinating bits of American history that I'll bet none of us learned about in school. Please join me in welcoming Beth Kanell. ~ Sheila
Turning
Points: American History and Writing
Turning
Points: American History and Writing
July 8, 2013
Creating a Mystery Community with Guest Author Lee Mims
My guest today is North Carolina debut author Lee Mims, author of Hiding Gladys, the first of the Cleo Cooper Mystery Series from Midnight Ink. Lee tells us about why and how she built a "mystery community" for her series. ~ Sheila
CREATING A MYSTERY COMMUNITY
by Lee Mims
Are you
thinking of finally writing that long-deferred novel or starting another
because you just can’t stir any
CREATING A MYSTERY COMMUNITY
by Lee Mims
Are you
thinking of finally writing that long-deferred novel or starting another
because you just can’t stir any
July 3, 2013
Exploring Indigenous Literature with Guest Linda Rodriguez
The Fourth of July seems to me an appropriate day to talk about indigenous American literature, and I am delighted to welcome author and poet Linda Rodriguez with the first of a series of posts she has agreed to do about Native American writers. Linda, thank you so much! ~ Sheila
Three
Native American Writers
by Linda Rodriguez
When you speak
of Native American literature, people usually
Three
Native American Writers
by Linda Rodriguez
When you speak
of Native American literature, people usually
June 30, 2013
Focus on Character Development: A View from Behind the Lens
This kitten would like
your attention.
Listen up! And help me welcome back Helen Peppe, author and animal photographer extraordinaire. Helen often relates elements of writing craft to her work behind the camera, and today she addresses the topic of character development, and shares more of her outstanding photos. (To see Helen's previous guest blogs for Write Here, Write Now, go to Eye of the
your attention.
Listen up! And help me welcome back Helen Peppe, author and animal photographer extraordinaire. Helen often relates elements of writing craft to her work behind the camera, and today she addresses the topic of character development, and shares more of her outstanding photos. (To see Helen's previous guest blogs for Write Here, Write Now, go to Eye of the
June 26, 2013
Writers! Get Out of Your Own Way with Guest Author & Coach Lisa Romeo
Are you a writer, or a would-be writer with all sorts of excuses for not writing? Meet Lisa Romeo, writer, teacher, and coach. Great advice follows, so pay attention! And please note: Lisa will stop by the blog over the next few days to answer questions left in comments. Share your biggest obstacle, or how you solved it. We're also giving away a signed copy of Why We Ride: Woman Writers on the
June 23, 2013
A Cat by Any Other Name with Guest Author Lois Winston
My guest today is author Lois Winston, aka Emma Carlyle, who continues my Adopt a Cat Month focus with tales/tails of cats in Lois's life and in her books.Welcome back, Lois! ~ Sheila
A Cat by Any Other Name
by Lois Winston
Shortly after my husband and I became
a couple, a stray cat wandered onto our friends’ property and gave birth to a
litter of kittens. When Mama Cat subsequently
A Cat by Any Other Name
by Lois Winston
Shortly after my husband and I became
a couple, a stray cat wandered onto our friends’ property and gave birth to a
litter of kittens. When Mama Cat subsequently
June 19, 2013
Cats, Caymans, & CARE with Guest Author Kim Thornton
Adopt-a-Cat Month continues with award-winning pet writer Kim Thornton, whom I have known since I pitched my first freelance magazine article many years ago. Because June is also Caribbean-American Heritage Month, Kim has combined the two celebrations into one interesting post about cat rescue in the Cayman Islands. Welcome, Kim! ~ Sheila
Cats, Caymans, and CARE
by Kim Thornton
At a
Cats, Caymans, and CARE
by Kim Thornton
At a
June 17, 2013
The Money Bird is On the Wing - What Next?
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If you follow my Facebook page, you already know that The Money Bird, the second Animals in Focus Mystery, is set for release September 1. The series, which debuted last Fall with Drop Dead on Recall, features 50-something animal photographer Janet MacPhail, her
If you follow my Facebook page, you already know that The Money Bird, the second Animals in Focus Mystery, is set for release September 1. The series, which debuted last Fall with Drop Dead on Recall, features 50-something animal photographer Janet MacPhail, her
June 12, 2013
The Reinvented Writer with Guest Amy Shojai
Welcome back, Amy Shojai! I've known Amy and her work for many years - dog & cat writer, mentor & teacher, thriller writer, actress....you name it, Amy can do it! But nothing good comes easily, and here's Amy on how she reinvented herself - more than once. Check out Amy's online classes at the end of her post, too. ~ Sheila
The Reinvented Writer
by Amy Shojai
How many of
y’all have thought
The Reinvented Writer
by Amy Shojai
How many of
y’all have thought
June 9, 2013
The Cats in My Life and Writing by Guest Author Marilyn Levinson
Adopt-a-Cat Month continues with my guest, author Marilyn Levinson, who tells us about the cats in her life and in her Twin Lakes adult mystery series and YA novel. Welcome, Marilyn! ~ Sheila
The Cats in My Life
by Marilyn Levinson
I hate
to call myself a “cat person” since I love dogs, too. Ever since my Miniature
Schnauzer died all those years ago, I’ve considered getting another
The Cats in My Life
by Marilyn Levinson
I hate
to call myself a “cat person” since I love dogs, too. Ever since my Miniature
Schnauzer died all those years ago, I’ve considered getting another
