About the Author, Author Interviews-Spotlights-and-Guests
Historical Division: Restitution of Artwork Stolen by the Nazis during World War Two by Jennifer Alderson
Originally posted on Mystery Thriller Week:
Before moving to Amsterdam, I knew very little about the restitution of artwork stolen by the Nazis during World War Two, a topic that plays a central role in my novel, The Lover’s Portrait: An Art Mystery. Sure, I’d read about controversial cases in newspapers and wondered why museums…
Crime Division: How to Achieve Accuracy by Stephen Bentley
Originally posted on Mystery Thriller Week:
There is nothing so annoying as reading a book or watching a movie and finding inaccuracies in things like police and courtroom procedures. I am not a pedant but I prefer accuracy in my own writing and that of others, whether the result is within the pages or up…
When I Am Not Enough… Guest Post by Tina Frisco…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
Image courtesy of Lucie Stastkova Throughout our lives, we hear ourselves say: ‘I’m not that good!’ ‘I’ll never make it.’ ‘I wish I could write that well.’ ‘If only I had said. . .’ Words are powerful. Energy follows thought. The words we speak to ourselves…
I Have this Great Idea By Catherine Dilts
Originally posted on Mystery Thriller Week:
? You introduce yourself as an author. Maybe mention a writing credit or two. “The third book in my series is being released next week,” you say. Instead of asking where they can purchase your novel, your new acquaintance hits you with an all-too-familiar line. “I have this great…
Meet Guest Author B. Lynn Goodwin…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
Today I wrote the following 2 sentences to introduce myself to a group of writers at California Writers Club—Tri-Valley: “I got married for the first time at age 62 to a 2-time widower seeking his third wife on … gulp… Craigslist. On February 17th we…
Q&A with Lis Wiehl Author of The Candidate
Originally posted on Mystery Thriller Week:
? ? ? ? Introducing the Newsmakers Series ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Let the games begin… ? Q: Who is Erica Sparks to you? A: Erica is something of an alter ego for me. In spite of her abusive childhood, a…
Markets For Writers
Originally posted on Esther Chilton:
If you enjoy writing flash fiction, you might like to enter Writing Magazine’s 750-word story competition. Stories are accepted on any theme. You have until 15th April 2017 to enter. Prizes: 1st prize: £200 and publication in Writing Magazine 2nd prize: £50 and publication on the website Entry fees:£5 or…
Crime Division: Medications as a Murder Weapon (in Fiction writing, Of Course) Joynell Schultz, PharmD, RPh
Originally posted on Mystery Thriller Week:
Hmmm… You have someone to kill. You need a creative way, and the old-fashioned gun, knife, rope, or Pillow Suffocation simply won’t do. Using a medication sounds intriguing. In the alphabet soup of drugs, which one makes the perfect instrument of death? You sit in front of your laptop,…
Viv Drewa - The Owl Lady 