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Aug 09, 2010 06:24PM
Dr. Elizabeth Allerton, heroine and sleuth in A VERY PRIVATE GRAVE, Book 1, The Elizabeth & Richard Mysteries, is interviewed on MysterEbooks: http://mysterebooks.blogspot.com/2010...
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Following up on the Wall Street Journal article on "Gentle Reads" I share some of my favorites today on Deeds of Darkness; Deeds of Light. Please stop by and tell us how you feel about gentle reads and share your favorites. http://www.donnafletchercrow.com/arti...
MysterE, a new blog especially dedicated to mysteries in Ebook format, features THE SHADOW OF REALITY today:http://mysterebooks.blogspot.com/2010...?
Would you rather read books in a series or stand-alones? Our resident librarian discusses "The Book Series Conflict" today on Deeds of Darkness; Deeds of Light. Please share your opinions. http://www.donnafletchercrow.com/arti...
Mystery Writer Linda Hall on why on mysteries are the perfect summer reading on Deeds of Darkness; Deeds of Light http://ning.it/bOHNnw
Great information! How to create permalinks for your blog articles. A reader shares in the comments of our most recent post on Deedsof Darkness; Deeds of Light. Permalink is: http://is.gd/dqjf5so you'll never have to scroll through older posts to find the one you're looking for.
Guest blogging today on Chris Redding's Recipe Wednesday. favorite scone recipe for afternoon tea to accompany your mystery reading: http://ning.it/a637f2 enjoy!
Mystery writer Fay Sampson talks about THOSE IN PERIL the latest in her Suzie Fewings series. A terrific series which grew out of her own family history research. Mystery, history, likeable characters and great backgrounds.http://www.donnafletchercrow.com/arti...
Delightful interview: http://ning.it/dbfxL5 Do childhood dreams influence our futures? What are your dreams? Share your dreams, past and present, on "Cafe of Dreams."
Edgy Christian Fiction--what is it? Is it an oxymoron? Can you be Christian and Edgy?I've joined an online group Edgy Christian Fiction Lovers who talk about these things. if you're interested, here's the link. http://edgychristianfictionlovers.nin...
And I'm participating in their summer reading blog tour. If you're interested in learning more about the subject or about the tour, including the schedule, I blogged about it today at: http://www.donnafletchercrow.com/arti...
I would truly like to have your thoughts about the subject. I would have called it "different" rather than "edgy" but maybe there isn't a difference.
I can't believe it! My assault on Mt. Amazon is working! Read all about it: http://www.donnafletchercrow.com/arti... And a million thanks to all you who are making it happen!
Romantic suspense, SHADOW OF REALITY, Ebook only 99¢ http://ning.it/acMORrtoday. Trying to make it to the top of Mt. Amazon.
Why do Mysteries demand special handling?Librarian Betty Waller ponders this question today on Deeds of Darkness; Deeds of Light. Why do mystery readers demand special cataloging for their favorite genre? some libraries even have separate sections for mysteries. Why this special treatment for our genre?
Do drop by http://www.donnafletchercrow.com/arti... and share your thoughts.
Donna
How I became an ecclesiastical sleuth. Marian Allen asks some soul-searching questions: http://ning.it/bEsE4W and i give ome honest answers about how life impinges on art. Or vice versa.
The Angels are in the Details, Agent and Author Janet Benrey muses on the importance of an author experience what they are writing about. http://www.donnafletchercrow.com/arti...Share some of your favorite "being there" scenes as a reader or a writer.
Great advice for aspiring writers: http://ning.it/crVF0X wrap-up for national Crime Fiction Week, UK
My life on Second Life. Share your thoughts. Anyone else have experience with Book Groups on Second Life?http://www.donnafletchercrow.com/arti...?
Interviewed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. What fun! Learn more about Mozart and me: http://mozartandmoreno.blogspot.com/2...
Fun links— Well, these links were fun for me, at least. I'm guesting today on a UK blog in honour of their Crime Fiction Week at http://janefinnisblog.wordpress.com/That blog does something I've never seen before, it automatically generates possibly related articles and one it generated was me speaking at a conference last year on The Structure of a Novel. The speech was very well received. If you'd like to listen it's at: http://idahopewriters.wordpress.com/2...
Last chance to send me your name and postal address through my website www.DonnaFletcherCrow.com to be entered in the UK giveaway of A VERY PRIVATE GRAVE. Friday I throw entries on a map of the world and the 2 landing closest to England receive copies.Cheers,
Donna
Donna Fletcher Crow
A Very Private Grave, # 1, The Monastery Murders
The Shadow of Reality, # 1 Elizabeth and Richard Mysteries
www.DonnaFletcherCrow.com
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National Crime Fiction week in the UK read all about it: http://ning.it/91bEzdWhy do you rad mysteries: Share at http://janefinnisblog.wordpress.com
Congratulations to all our UK friends on their National Crime Fiction Week. What a wonderful idea! And my best to you all with your book signings, library presentations, school programs and all the general mayhem you can create to promote our great industry.From 7000 miles away I'm having my own virtual celebration with you. First on, the delayed giveaway of review copies of A VERY PRIVATE GRAVE will occur on Friday. All entries to be tossed on a map of the world. The two landing closest to England win. If you haven't entered yet, send me a note on my website with your postal address. While you're there, take 1 ½ minutes to view my trailer on the homepage, if you can. www.DonnaFletcherCrow.com
On Deeds of Darkness; Deeds of Light this week http://www.donnafletchercrow.com/arti... Commissioning Editor Tony Collins writes from Oxford on how to construct "The Perfect Proposal." Do leave Tony a comment or ask a question.
My own virtual tour of the Green and Pleasant Land begins today on http://janefinnisblog.wordpress.com
Jane introduces National Crime Fiction Week and her lineup of guests where we share "Why I read crime fiction". Stop buy and tell us why you like to read mysteries. There's got to be something wrong with people who find murder fun and relaxing, right?
On Tuesday I'll be at http://www.doloresgordon-smith.co.uk/... with "Hands Across the Pond" talking about my experiences researching in England. Experiences that truly turned out to be life-changing for our family.
Thursday I'll be back on http://janefinnisblog.wordpress.com
telling all about developing my American heroine in a very English setting.
Friday, the grand finale on Jane's blog where all her guests give advice for aspiring writers.
Let's all get in the spirit this week by taking time to read a cracking good (English) mystery whilst drinking a properly brewed pot of tea. Remember, the water must come to a full, rolling boil, put loose tea (not a bag) in a China pot and add just a spot of milk. Sugar if you like. And ENJOY
Cheers,
Donna
what's more important— plot or character? Or maybe something else? Read my analysis on http://thestilettogang.blogspot.com/ And enjoy the really cool slideshow.
The Case of the Infamous Ancestor. Read English myster writer Fay Sampson's story of how an innocent spot of geneological research led to a life of crime (writing)on DEEDS OF DARKNESS; DEEDS OF LIGHT http://www.donnafletchercrow.com/arti... Ask Fay a question or share your own story.
What is it like to be an American author with an English publisher? The joys and challenges of dual release dates, taxes, and communicating in a not-so-common language. http://straightfromhel.blogspot.com/2...
News Flash: My THE SHADOW OF REALITY, a romantic intrigue, is now available in Kindle and all ebook formats. perfect for summer: a thought-provoking romantic mystery.
Ever wonder about those mysterious ISBN numbers? A librarian cracks the code today on DEEDS OF DARKNESS; DEEDS OF LIGHT http://www.donnafletchercrow.com/arti...
Give Second Life a look-around. Saturday morning 11:00 MDT, I'll be chatting about my up-coming new releases: A VERY PRIVATE GRAVE and THE SHADOW OF REALITY. E-mail Netera@aol.com for directions.
Interested in a unique new venue for discussing books? Come to my interview in Second Life Saturday morning at 11:00 Pacific time. Contact Netera@aol.com for directions. It should be fun. It's a Brave new World out there!
Oxford Editor blogs on professionalism regarding those pesky editorial rewrites:http://www.donnafletchercrow.com/arti...
new blog just launched! DEEDS OF DARKNESS; DEEDS OF LIGHT Drop by http://www.donnafletchercrow.com/arti...to read where i get my ideas and leave a comment.
Thursday I'm guest blogging about how my heroine became a strong woman at: http://strongwomenbravestories.blogsp... Drop by and leave a comment.
