Life-long Friends
Jessie: On the coast of Maine where the weather is heartbreakingly gorgeous! After nineteen novels, I have noticed a few themes or situations I revisit again and again. One of…
A Wicked Welcome to John Copenhaver *giveaway*
by Julie, springing in Somerville I am delighted to welcome John Copenhaver back to the blog today! He is a wonderful writer of historical mysteries, and a great member of…
Curiosity Saves Me
by Julie, loving the weather but sick of pollen in Somerville Sherry recently recommended a BBC Maestro course to me. Harlan Coben’s course is on writing thriller. Now, I’m not…
Good Intentions
I love this quote by Neal Shusterman: “But remember that good intentions pave many roads. Not all of them lead to hell.” Wickeds, is there a time when you had…
Three Strikes–You’re Dead! with Guest Barb Goffman #giveaway
Elaine Naiman is the winner of Barb’s giveaway. Watch for an email from Barb! Sherry — I’m enjoying the sunny, summer days! I’m delighted to welcome back Barb Goffman, my…
The Voice
by Barb, in Massachusetts, babysitting for grandchildren I turned in the last manuscript for the Maine Clambake Mysteries a year ago. Since then I haven’t felt retired. There were still…
Guest Lois Winston
Edith/Maddie, loving that June is busting out all over north of Boston. News Flash: Kay Garrett and Sherry P are the lucky winners of Lois’s giveaway! Ladies, congratulations, and please…
Synopsis Writing from Fear to Finished
Just the word “synopsis” strikes fear into the hearts of most writers. How the heck does one capture an entire novel in a one (or at most) two-page single-spaced document?…
The Wickeds 