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December 21, 2015
In the Interview Room — Kathleen Heady
Today I welcome Kathleen Heady to Terry’s Place. Kathleen is the author of three mystery novels set in England and the fictional Caribbean island of Saint Clare.
What is the strangest thing you’ve ever done in the name of research?
When I was researching for my first novel, The Gate House, in the city of Lincoln in the UK, I had the opportunity to go on a roof tour of Lincoln Cathedral. We walked on catwalks between the lead roof and the vaulting visitors see from the cathedral floor. The vau...
December 20, 2015
If They Buy the Premise, Part 2
…They’ll Buy the Bit.
I’m continuing my posts about foreshadowing at the Kobo Writing Life blog. If you missed part 1, you can find it here.
And, if you haven’t already seen my post about donating to the National MS Society, I hope you’ll take a minute to check it out. I’d love to write them a big check — and it can be even bigger because I’ll add $1 for every copy of Pine Hills Police sold through December 31st. You get 4 books in one, and are furthering research at the same time.
Foresha...
If They Buy the Premise, Part 2
…They’ll Buy the Bit.
I’m continuing my posts about foreshadowing at the If you missed part 1, you can find it here.
And, if you haven’t already seen my post about donating to the National MS Society, I hope you’ll take a minute to check it out. I’d love to write them a big check — and it can be even bigger because I’ll add $1 for every copy of Pine Hills Police sold through December 31st. You get 4 books in one, and are furthering research at the same time.
Foreshadowing as a Writing Tool...
December 18, 2015
If They Buy the Premise
…They’ll Buy the Bit.
I’m talking about foreshadowing at the Kobo Writing Life Blog. Part 1 is today, Part 2 will run Monday.
And, if you haven’t already seen my post about donating to the National MS Society, I hope you’ll take a minute to check it out. I’d love to write them a big check — and it can be even bigger because I’ll add $1 for every copy of Pine Hills Police sold through December 31st. You get 4 books in one, and are furthering research at the same time.
Foreshadowing as a Writ...
December 17, 2015
What’s With Genres?
Although I’m out of town, my Let’s Talk post is alive and well at Booklover’s Bench. I’m giving away a download of Deadly Secrets to everyone who leaves a comment over there. Do you need more of an incentive?
December 15, 2015
What’s Cooking Wednesday — Corn Chowder
Every month, Feebie gets a “Bark Box” filled with toys and treats. In last month’s box, she got a squeaky-crackly ear of corn, and the label included a recipe for corn chowder (for human consumption only). I liked that it was broth based rather than creamy and gave it a try. Lots of room for variations, and those are my favorite kinds of recipes. I added some chunks of turkey ham at the end and made the soup a meal. I also sauteed the red bell pepper with the onions instead of adding it at th...
December 14, 2015
In the Interview Room — Lesley A. Diehl
Today I welcome Lesley A. Diehl to Terry’s Place. Lesley is the author of several mysteries series including the Eve Appel mysteries.
What’s the strangest thing you’ve ever done in the name of research?
I happened on my protagonist’s profession quite by accident, in a microbrewery in Upstate New York. While on the brewery tour, the guide showed us the fermenting room which housed an open fermenting tank, and told us we were not allowed in there because the waste product of fermentation is car...
In the Interview Room — Lesley A. Diehl
Today I welcome Lesley A. Diehl to Terry’s Place. Lesley is the author of several mysteries series including the Eve Appel mysteries.
What’s the strangest thing you’ve ever done in the name of research?
I happened on my protagonist’s profession quite by accident, in a microbrewery in Upstate New York. While on the brewery tour, the guide showed us the fermenting room which housed an open fermenting tank, and told us we were not allowed in there because the waste product of fermentation is car...
December 13, 2015
My Eighth Gift to You
On this eighth and last day of Hanukkah, my gift to you is a mystery box. What’s in it, you ask? An assortment of books, both new and gently read. At least one of mine. And maybe some other cool stuff.
Winner selected randomly by Rafflecopter. Physical prizes to US residents only; international winners will have a choice of downloads of my books. Contest runs through December 18th.
And, if you’d like to give me a gift, buying any one of my books would make me super h...
My Eighth Gift to You
On this eighth and last day of Hanukkah, my gift to you is a mystery box. What’s in it, you ask? An assortment of books, both new and gently read. At least one of mine. And maybe some other cool stuff.
Winner selected randomly by Rafflecopter. Physical prizes to US residents only; international winners will have a choice of downloads of my books. Contest runs through December 18th.
And, if you’d like to give me a gift, buying any one of my books would make me super h...
