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Becky Clark

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Born

in Colorado, The United States

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http://www.BeckyClarkBooks.com

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Mystery, Humor and Comedy, Fiction

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I love mysteries and as a kid read all the Nancy Drew I could get my h ...more

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Becky Clark is the seventh of eight kids, which explains both her insatiable need for attention and her atrocious table manners. She likes to read funny books so it felt natural to write them too. She surrounds herself with quirky people and pets who end up as characters in her books. Her stout-hearted dog keeps her safe from menacing squirrels, leaves, and deer, but not plastic bags. Those things are terrifying.

Readers say her books are “fast and thoroughly entertaining” with “witty humor and tight writing” and “humor laced with engaging characters” so you should “grab a cocktail and enjoy the ride.” They also say “Warning: You will laugh out loud. I’m not kidding,” and “If you like Janet Evanovich, you will like Becky Clark.”

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Just wanted to say that I am loving the Mystery Writer's Mystery series. First books I've read by you and I can't wait to read more! What kind of research do you do for your books?

Becky Clark Hi Sheila! Thank you so much for your kind words! It's always fun to hear when readers discover my books.

As for research, that's one of the fun things…moreHi Sheila! Thank you so much for your kind words! It's always fun to hear when readers discover my books.

As for research, that's one of the fun things about writing. I write at the cozy end of the spectrum so I don't have to worry too much about police procedure or forensics, although in my 3rd Crossword Mystery, FATAL SOLUTIONS (Nov 2021), I did get to have a fascinating discussion with a forensic anthropologist. She even gave me some plot ideas and a lot of description. I met her through my local Sisters in Crime chapter when she came to speak to us. Really cool stuff!

Also for the Crossword Mysteries I did a lot of research about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) because Quinn, my main character, has received a recent diagnosis. Lots of case studies and a few live interviews to make sure I got that all correct.

And then, of course, there's smaller stuff that just crops up as I write: diner lingo, dog breeds, agility training, locations, how to attach a drag wig, cars, clothes in the 1970s, driving an RV, funny ways to kill somebody. And that's lots of fun to dive into.

The Mystery Writer's Mysteries stars a mystery writer, as you know, so I already had a lot of that info, but for the Crossword Mysteries I had to teach myself how to construct crosswords. Waaay harder than I expected. But also fun ... when it works, that is!

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Becky Clark I don't think I've ever had writer's block, in the traditional sense. I have a zillion things I want to write and if I'm not writing, it's because I c…moreI don't think I've ever had writer's block, in the traditional sense. I have a zillion things I want to write and if I'm not writing, it's because I can't decide what to focus on. So my "writer's block" is usually procrastination.(less)

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Average rating: 3.76 · 1,224 ratings · 526 reviews · 22 distinct works • Similar authors

	Fiction Can Be Murder (Mystery Writer's Mysteries #1) 3.53 avg rating — 475 ratings — published 2018 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Puzzling Ink (Crossword Puzzle Mystery #1) 3.81 avg rating — 178 ratings — published 2020 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Foul Play on Words (Mystery Writer's Mysteries #2) 3.46 avg rating — 171 ratings — published 2019 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Punning with Scissors (Crossword Puzzle Mystery #2) 4.21 avg rating — 76 ratings — published 2021 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Fatal Solutions 4.62 avg rating — 52 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Police Navidad (Mystery Writer's Mysteries #4) 4.60 avg rating — 42 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	How To Lose Weight and Get Healthy Even If You're Lazy - 115 Painless Weight Loss Tips 3.09 avg rating — 58 ratings — published 2010	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Banana Bamboozle by Becky Clark (Goodreads Author), Ted Hardwick (With) 3.68 avg rating — 44 ratings — published 2013 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Metaphor for Murder (Mystery Writer's #3) 4.25 avg rating — 36 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Eight Weeks to a Complete Novel: Write Faster, Write Better, Be More Organized 4.64 avg rating — 33 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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March 23 was release day for RAT RACE (yay!). It’s the 99c novella that kicks off my new Sugar Mill Marketplace Mysteries series.

But I’ll tell you, I never thought it would get here. Not because I was wiggly with excitement like I usually am for a new release, but because I honestly wasn’t sure I could make it happen.

I’m sure you heard—because I whined about it incessantly and melodramatically—tha

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Becky Clark answered Sheila's question: Just wanted to say that I am loving the Mystery Writer's Mystery series. First books I've read by you and I can't wait to read more! What kind of research do you do for your books? Hi Sheila! Thank you so much for your kind words! It's always fun to hear when readers discover my books. As for research, that's one of the fun things about writing. I write at the cozy end of the spectrum so I don't have to worry too much about poli See Full Answer
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“If you must choose between two evils, pick the one you’ve never tried before. ~ British wisdom”
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“You can't leave a footprint that lasts if you're always walking on tiptoe.”
― Marion C. Blakely

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“I've got all the money I'll ever need. If I die by 4:00.”
― Henny Youngman

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“I haven't reached nirvana yet, but I've been to Detroit.”
― David Letterman

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“I can't understand why a person will take a year or two to write a novel when he can easily buy one for a few dollars.”
― Fred Allen

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“Sometimes the side of the house would exert a strange and supernatural magnetic force upon my body, which would cause me to fly up against it, face first, and stick there.”
― Haven Kimmel, A Girl Named Zippy

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