Every writer goes about her craft in their own personal way. When I first started writing, at a very young age, I had two techniques that I thought served me well. First, I had a picture or image in my mind that inspired the story. And second, I had a typewriter that would allow me […]
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I write mysteries. Sometimes they are more cozy than hard-boiled, but as is true with all mysteries, they tend to focus on the darker elements of the human personality. They focus on people who lie to each other, who steal from each other, and who harm each other.
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When I was younger, I had dreams of being a fantastic author. I had always been a smart kid, often regarded as above average in academic subjects. So why shouldn’t I think that I would be successful as an author? I did have all the requisites: a good
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A mystery depends on plot. Yes, characters are important, even critical. The technical details behind the crime are important. The locale is often essential to understanding the story. But plot is king. I am not a great plotter. Sure, I am very creative when it comes to coming up with strange, off-the-wall ideas. But when
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