I’m often asked how I come up with the names for the characters in my books and stories. I have […]
Because You Asked
It’s been too darn hot this past week. So I immersed myself in doing the final edits on Malice at […]
Keeping Track
Writing a murder mystery series requires logistics. You need to keep track of who is who, what is what, etc. […]
Writer’s Notes Deliver Ideas
Never throw anything away. That’s what I was taught. And as a writer, this has served me well. I’ve always […]
Books=Busy
Busy, busy, busy. My mother used to quote the line “a woman’s work is never done.” Well, my life these […]
Peril at the Point
It has been a busy few weeks as well as a stressful time due to the current virus outbreak. […]
Worshipping the Bean
At this time of crisis due to the COVID-19 virus, we need to stay home to protect ourselves and others. […]
Backstory: Use It or Lose It
Recently, I started reading a new mystery novel, but finally had to put it down. The author started off with […]
Research and the Internet
Years ago, research for our writing involved prolonged trips to the library, flicking through the card index and hunting books […]
Hooking the Reader
Hooking the reader from the beginning of your story is very important. Therefore, the most important elements of your novel […]