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- Thanksgiving Memories by Mystery Writing is Murder on Nov 26, 2009
Isn’t it funny what sticks in your head sometimes? You’d think that holiday memories would be comprised of some really Martha Stewart moments of hearth and home. A beautiful centerpiece, an exquisite meal. Perfectly compatible relatives conver...
- Each Character has a Job by Mystery Writing is Murder on Nov 25, 2009
It’s a rough world out there right now, job-wise. It’s even rough for characters in manuscripts. I’ve found that if one of my characters isn’t doing their job in telling the story, then it’s time for them to get canned. After all, we...
- Traveling During the Holidays? Some Interesting Reading by Mystery Writing is Murder on Nov 24, 2009
Lately I’ve read some interesting articles online on a variety of writing-related topics. There have been some excellent posts by commenters on this blog, too—but I’m thinking many of my readers read your blogs, too! Maybe some of these sites...
- Nosy Neighbors and Other Stock Characters by Mystery Writing is Murder on Nov 23, 2009
One popular stock character in books and film is the nosy neighbor.Have you had a nosy neighbor before? They collect a hodgepodge of random and fairly useless information about their neighbors. If you've had plumbing problems, dirty carpets, or elec...
- Paying Attention by Mystery Writing is Murder on Nov 22, 2009
I’m not sure I’ve ever been great at paying attention to the world around me. It has to be pretty spectacular for me to notice it. When I was a college freshman, I headed off to an afternoon class, “Media and Society” one fall day. After...
- Giving the Reader What They Want by Mystery Writing is Murder on Nov 21, 2009
I was putting my daughter to bed the other night and she said, “I want to stay with you forever!” Of course I told her she was sweet, and continued tucking her in. But she held onto my hand and said, “I really, really do, Mama. Can’t I alwa...
