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June 28, 2021

Writing a Crossover Novel (plus a New Release)

by Kirsten Weiss ~ Writing a crossover novel has some unique challenges and some interesting payoffs.

writing a crossover novel

If you grew up in the eighties, you may remember those crossover TV specials. (Simon and Simon crossed with Magnum PI was my favorite, and Murder She Wrote also did a crossover with Magnum.)

I’d already been toying with crossovers in a very small way. My Wits’ End and Doyle Witch series take place in the same small, mountain town, and characters cross between series.

But when sever...

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Published on June 28, 2021 22:23

June 21, 2021

Write In Your Own Backyard

Finding inspiration Luna Moth in Liz’s backyard

Write” in your own backyard, there may be ideas, themes, stories to tell…

One of the most common questions writers get is “Where do your ideas come from?”

Well, our newest writer, Liz Boeger, shows us how to find inspiration “write in your own backyard.” READ MORE

And another of our newish writers has her first book coming out under our imprint. Check it out!!Shooting Star, A Nikki Latrelle Mystery

When Nikki’s ex-lover Will hires her to pr...

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Published on June 21, 2021 23:48

June 14, 2021

A Couple of Off-Week Announcements

by Kassandra Lamb ~ Just a couple of announcements this off-week…

a couple of announcements

One, our Summer Travels Contest only has 5 more days to run!! If you haven’t already entered, what are you waiting for?

Ends this Saturday, 6/19/21

Prizes are A Clue® Travel Card Game and a misterio Travel Mug, plus 4 signed paperbacks*.

(*If the winner has read any of these already, we can substitute a different book; some restrictions apply)

a couple of announcements

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Four ways to enter (SEVEN possible entries)!!

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Published on June 14, 2021 22:39

June 7, 2021

Where the Research Takes Us: Burning Metal and Killer Freezers

by Kassandra Lamb (on behalf of the whole crew) ~ Every once in a while we like to share some of the odder tidbits we’ve gleaned, from where the research takes us.

where the research takes us: Kassandra Lamb I’ll start things off this time. Did you know that metal can burn?

I did not know that factoid, until I researched what would happen when a small plane crashes shortly after takeoff. I had questions like what noise would it make, would it explode, etc.

In my attempts to find answers, I stumbled upon a Facebook group cal...

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Published on June 07, 2021 22:16

May 31, 2021

A Crime Writers’ Interview (and a New misterio Author!)

by Kassandra Lamb ~ Last week, I mentioned that we have a new misterio author. She ended up joining us after some discussion, all of which started with a casual comment she made on an author board (Sisters in Crime, to be exact) that she was looking into the indie-publishing option.

Her comment caught my eye and I messaged her about misterio press. And now, she’s coming on board. So please help us welcome our new misterio author, Liz Boeger.

our new misterio author, Liz Boeger She did an interview for us so we all could ...
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Published on May 31, 2021 22:52

May 24, 2021

Serendipitous Moments (Plus a New Release!)

by Kassandra Lamb ~ Have you had moments when something small happened that ended up making a big difference in your life? I love those little serendipitous moments!!

serendipitous moments that lead to big things

A friend of my husband’s was flying home after a visit with hubs (before he was my hubs) and happened to end up sitting next to a young woman on the plane. They were both fairly quiet people, but it was a long flight and eventually they struck up a conversation.

They celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary this past yea...
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Published on May 24, 2021 22:26

May 17, 2021

New Book Bundles: Witches, Doggies and Ghosts, Oh My!

During this “off” week, we figured we’d tell you all about some new book bundles that we have out now.

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Let’s start with Kirsten Weiss’s delightful Doyle Witches cozies:

The Witches of Doyle Boxed Set I

Including the novels Bound, Ground and Down.

Three sisters. Three mysteries. Three love affairs.

In a small town where magic lies hidden in its foundations and forests, three sisters must master their powers and shatter a curse that threatens to destroy them all.

Sp...

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Published on May 17, 2021 22:37

May 10, 2021

A Crime Writers Interview: Barbara Monajem

crime writers inteview and new author at misterio press

We occasionally like to introduce our readers to other mystery writers whom they might find interesting. (Because as we all know, there is no such thing as too many books to read.) Today, we bring you a crime writers interview with historical fiction writer, Barbara Monajem.

Crime Writers Interview Barbara Monajem

Rumor has it that Barbara is descended from English aristocrats. If one keeps to verifiable claims, however, her ancestors include London shopkeepers and hardy Canadian pioneers. As far as personal attributes go, ...

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Published on May 10, 2021 22:25

May 3, 2021

Do You Believe in Paranormal Phenomena? (and a New Release)

by Kassandra Lamb ~ Do you believe in paranormal phenomena? Or not? Or do you teeter somewhere in between?

Non-believers will say that there’s no scientific proof that these phenomena are real.

Do you believe in paranormal phenomena? Our ancestors didn't understand lightning either, but it still existed. Photo by Max Larochelle on Unsplash.com

But then again electricity existed, probably since the beginning of time, without any humans proving its existence. And people were electrocuted by lightning now and again.

In most cultures, such events were explained as the gods striking someone down f...

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Published on May 03, 2021 22:18

April 26, 2021

Crime Writers’ Interview (and our new author at misterio): Candace J. Carter

crime writers inteview and new author at misterio press

DRUMROLL PLEASE!! Help me welcome a New Author at misterio press, Candace J. Carter!!

new author at misterio press -- Candace J. Carter

Candace has walked many paths in life. She served in the military, earned a degree in veterinary medicine, and worked for the National Park Service. Much of her professional career was spent with Threatened and Endangered species, including the black-footed ferret, Florida scrub-jay, and four species of sea turtles.

Her stories are drawn from these experiences. Growing up in a rural town, she was ...

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Published on April 26, 2021 22:05