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After many years in the teaching profession, Linda Maria Frank, the author of Annie Tillery Mysteries, has launched a new career. Inspired by a childhood passion for the Nancy Drew series and the popular television series, CSI, she successfully married an appealing heroine (Annie Tillery) with gripping story plots to create these new fiction books for mystery readers.

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Linda Maria Frank When I am in the throes of writing one of my books, and I can't get around one part of the story, I go on to another part of the story. That's the bea…moreWhen I am in the throes of writing one of my books, and I can't get around one part of the story, I go on to another part of the story. That's the beauty of making a really good outline, chapter by chapter, showing where the characters and the plot elements come in and out. A lot of writers say you have to write every day. I market my own books, which is very time consuming, so by the time I get to sit down and write the book, I am raring to go.(less)
Linda Maria Frank The best thing about writing is becoming your story and your characters. It's better than acting because you don't have to deal with stage fright, and…moreThe best thing about writing is becoming your story and your characters. It's better than acting because you don't have to deal with stage fright, and you can visit your stories and make new ones whenever you want. Next, I love the research. You meet interesting people and learn a lot of cool stuff.(less)
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Using Linda Maria Frank Mysteries in the Classroom

Linda Maria Frank’s mysteries give teachers and librarians several entry points: independent reading, small-group discussion, writing prompts, research projects, and cross-curricular connections. Simple classroom uses Ask students to track clues and update their theories as they read. Have groups compare suspects, evidence, and motives. Use setting details as prompts for map-making or descriptive Read more of this blog post »
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Irma I am looking forward to adding 'The Madonna Ghost' to my bookshelf and will brag that I know the author.


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