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KIRSTEN WEISS – Inspiration for a New Series

Our own Kirsten Weiss was a guest on George Cramer’s blog recently, talking about where the inspiration for her new series came from. Check it out HERE.

And here’s a little teaser…

KIRSTEN WEISS – What Inspired Legacy of the Witch?

by Kirsten Weiss ~ Inspiration can strike anywhere. A weird or funny thing I experienced. A newspaper article. A painting. However, the inspiration for my new series and for Legacy of the Witch came from two ideas that I developed.

In the final book ...

Some Book Reviews that Have Gone to the Dogs

by Kassandra Lamb ~ As an off-week goodie, here are some book reviews that have gone to the dogs…lol.

Cavaliered to Death: A Dog Lover’s Cozy Mystery (Barkview Mysteries Book 1), by C.B. Wilson, $1.99 (free on KU)

Catalina “Cat” Wright is an investigative reporter and the only non-dog person in a dog crazy town called Barkview. While the concept of the town is a little over the top, Cat’s personality is realistically portrayed, which tends to balance out the quirky townspeople. And she’...

A Crime Writers Interview with Mary Seifert

We love to introduce you all, our wonderful readers, to other crime writers whose books you might enjoy. Today we bring you a Crime Writers Interview with Mary Seifert, author of the Katie and Maverick cozy mysteries.

First her bio:

Mary Seifert can never leave a brain teaser or puzzle go unchallenged. A former math teacher, she ties numbers and logic to her Katie and Maverick Cozy Mysteries. When she’s not writing, she’s making incredible memories with family and friends, walking h...

Happy Memorial Day!!

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So Which is It: “Opposites Attract” or “Birds of a Feather?”

by Kassandra Lamb ~ I was the guest of Lois Winston and her protagonist, Anastasia Pollack this past week. I was talking about how, in some ways at least, opposites do attract…

“Opposites Attract”…In Fiction and Real Life

I’m sure you’ve heard the two adages: “Birds of a feather flock together” and “Opposites attract.” Both can refer to romantic attraction. But which is true?

As someone who has been an observer of human nature for many decades, I can say that … it depends.

In some ar...

How My Muse Revealed My Protagonist’s History with Flashbacks & Dreams

by Kassandra Lamb ~ Yesterday, I had a fun visit over at the Stiletto Gang’s blog, chatting about how my muse revealed my protagonist’s history with flashbacks and dreams. Writing the post really gave me some insight into how this pantsing thing works.

Here’s a peek…

How My Muse Revealed My Protagonist’s History with Flashbacks & Dreams

I am a pantser, which means I write by the seat of my pants. No outline, just a basic story idea, and I sit down and see what pours out onto the page. W...

The Challenges of Switching Subgenres

(copyright Donnell Bell)

by Kassandra Lamb ~ Last Friday, I was the guest poster on Donnell Bell’s feature, Help From My Friends Friday. Donnell is such a great host. She let me chatter on about the challenges of switching subgenres, specifically from cozies to police procedurals.

Some of those challenges I anticipated, like finding a unique voice for my new main character, but others took me somewhat by surprise. Check out the post HERE…

Posted by Kassandra Lamb ~ Kassandra is a re...

An Off-Week Goodie: This is Hysterical!

#AprilFools! Some Assembly Required. #Humor #DIY

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How To Make the Most of a Mystery Convention

by Vinnie Hansen ~ Readers, have you ever been to a mystery convention? Did you even know that they existed? Writers, do you know the difference between a conference (aimed at improving writing craft and/or getting published) and a convention (aimed at connecting with readers through panels and book signings)?

I’ve been to both, but I think I prefer conventions, even though they are big and somewhat overwhelming, especially for someone as painfully introverted as I am. But it’s so much fun to...

Trusting Your Gut ~ an Encore (Plus a New Release)

by Kassanda Lamb ~ In my new release, Felony Murder (see below), my Chief of Police protagonist is constantly being annoyed by “niggling feelings.” She doesn’t quite know what to make of them. But she is familiar with “gut instincts,” and when she learns from a psychologist friend that the niggling feelings are a milder version of those instincts, she is more accepting of them. All this led me to think that now would be a good time to re-run one of my favorite posts, on Trusting Your Gut!

Wh...