by Sparkle Abbey We just got back from Malice Domestic, the annual conference for the traditional mystery. Though we’re not sure just how many people were in attendance suffice to say we numbered in the hundreds. Readers, librarians, book bloggers, and authors all in one place. And between the great panels, fun events, and premier […]
I’ve been under the weather for the last 24 hours, but here it is better late than never, I always say. This story is a work of fiction. References to real people, events, establishments, organizations, or locales are intended only to provide a sense of authenticity, and are used fictitiously. All characters, incidents, and dialogue, […]
In the middle of the night, I realized I hadn’t written anything for my day on this blog. Since no one else has showed up yet, I’ll let you know my excuse. I’m in the middle of a blog tour for my latest Rocky Bluff P.D. mystery, A Crushing Death, and believe me, that takes […]
By Kimberly Jayne I am writer. The writer aptitude kicked in only a short five years after birth. Whether by nature or nurture through my father’s colorful storytelling, writing is part of my DNA. And now that I’ve been a writer for many decades, here are my top 11 reasons for loving it. I get […]
by Paffi S. Flood I attended a writer’s retreat last month, and on the first night, we played Jenga with a twist. Instead of wooden blocks, the pieces were cardboard boxes, and the tower itself stood almost eight feet high. It survived much longer than any of us expected, and after about twenty minutes or […]
by Sparkle Abbey What do you think of when you think of a writing retreat? Do you imagine exotic locations? Maybe a mountain escape? Or a beachside resort? Or maybe an isolated lake cabin? We found some wonderful ones listed in this article from The Write Life. All incredible places we’d love to visit, but […]
I’m camping in the mountains in springtime. Fresh snow blanket, blue sky. Sunrise. Crisp clean air. Love. Respect. Love. Perfect. This love. Baby Bear and Papa Bear playing in the snowflakes, crystals like broken glass. No worries. No noise. Music, dancing, singing, celebrating 59 years in the making. A masterpiece. Today is Monday. I’m solo […]
Because I have a new book out, I’ve been busy promoting it–of course. As all the authors on this blog know, promoting takes lots of time. I’ve got a blog tour planned starting April 15, https://bookbrowsing.wordpress.com/ and I begin by answering the question, “Why with all your experiences did you choose to write mysteries?” At the […]
By Kimberly Jayne As an author, I use many tools to coax my stories onto the page. One of my favorites is mindful daydreaming, a sort of self-guided meditation that breaks through mental blocks. I equate this activity to excavating the gray matter, digging past the idea mantle, and settling into the planning and plotting […]
I recently attended the first annual BroadwayCon (January 22-24, 2016) which pays homage to Broadway with panels, workshops, fan meetups, and performances. 8:30am I stood on line to register for BroadwayCon. Got my badge, my 21+ age bracelet and my goodie bag, I was hoping for at least a CD. (Note to Bouchercon, Left Coast […]