E.Michael Helms
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M. Ruth Myers:
Hi! Thoroughly enjoyed your guest blog at Max Everhart's website. Also, congratulations on the Shamus Award! Question(s): Do you outline (if so, to what extent), or are you, like me, a "panster?" Do you plan to continue writing more Maggie Sullivan mysteries? I think you have an enjoyable and winning series with Maggie. Thanks! --Michael
M. Ruth Myers
Thanks for your interest and your positive comments, Michael. I'd be lost without outlines. Mine are actually flow charts since I like to make sure I have the right rising and falling action to maintain pace. It also helps me keep track of what happens on what day in the story. Many bits that don't appear on the chart make it into the story. A core of organization allows for lots of spontaneity.
Yes, I'll be writing more Maggie Sullivan mysteries. I'm just starting #5 and plan on 10 in all. It will take the series into and through WW2 with attendant changes in characters and society -- always secondary to the mystery. It will end in 1947. The rest of the series, with character and story arcs, is already roughed out.
Yes, I'll be writing more Maggie Sullivan mysteries. I'm just starting #5 and plan on 10 in all. It will take the series into and through WW2 with attendant changes in characters and society -- always secondary to the mystery. It will end in 1947. The rest of the series, with character and story arcs, is already roughed out.
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Amy
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M. Ruth Myers:
Really loved As Pretty Does. I’m already looking forward to the next one! There will be another one, won’t there? But you may want to find a better proofreader. Eleanor is referred to as Evelyn a couple of times, and Smith is referred to as Fisher once. Also, “dual” is used when the word you intended was “duel”.
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