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GUEST BLOG: The Case of the Missing American Chestnut Forests By Patrick Kelly

Cozy Mystery Dayna Linton - 20 June 2022

When conducting research for The Overlook Murder, I joined a hike sponsored by the Nature Foundation at Wintergreen to learn more about local flora. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide...

GUEST BLOG: My Writing Day by Anne Louise Bannon Plus Giveaway!

Historical Mystery Tierney Linton - 13 June 2022

The weird thing about my life is that there is seldom a straightforward, typical day. As much as I would like to spend my entire day pounding out my next work in...

GUEST BLOG: My Search for Historic or Unusual Buildings by Connie di Marco Plus Giveaway!

Mystery Dayna Linton - 13 June 2022

With each Zodiac Mystery, I try to find a unique section of the city in which to place a story, or search for historic or unusual buildings. No problem there, because San...

GUEST BLOG: Story and the Elusive Past by Shelly Frome Plus Giveaway!

Crime Thriller Dayna Linton - 6 June 2022

There’s a popular TV show called “Finding Your Roots” where the host traces the lineage of well-known figures (mainly stars of stage and screen). As a result, after watching four or five...

GUEST BLOG: Reflections on Earth Day by RR Rowley Plus Giveaway!

Thriller/Suspense Dayna Linton - 6 June 2022

Planet Earth, the blue-green jewel of our galaxy, is a living being that provides the air, water, and soil that sustains all life forms. Although often taken for granted or believed to...

GUEST BLOG: Russians Behaving Badly by Emilya Naymark Plus Giveaway!

Thriller/Suspense Dayna Linton - 3 June 2022

Both of my novels, Hide in Place and Behind the Lie, feature people from Russia doing stuff that’s not quite legal. Not quite moral. One of my married couples is a Ukrainian/Russian...

INTERVIEW: With Children’s Author Julie Whitney Plus Giveaway!

Children/Family Dayna Linton - 2 June 2022

Today we welcome children's book author, Julie Whitney to introduce us to the first book in her Astra series, Astra The Lonely Airplane. I asked Julie some questions parents and teachers may want...

GUEST BLOG: Don’t Write That Book! by William McGinnis Plus Giveaway!

Mystery Dayna Linton - 1 June 2022

“Don’t Write That Book!” Random Notes on Writing Slay the Dragon: An Adam Weldon Thriller by William McGinnis “Don’t write that book! Don’t do it! Something might happen to you!” My Chinese friend knew whereof he spoke....

GUEST BLOG: A Treasure Story in The Superstition Mountains by Kat Martin Plus Giveaway!

Thriller/Suspense Dayna Linton - 30 May 2022

There is something about a treasure that fastens upon a man’s mind. He will pray and blaspheme and still persevere and will curse the day he heard of it, and will let...

INTERVIEW: With Cozy Mystery Author Pat Duggan Plus Giveaway!

Cozy Mystery Dayna Linton - 25 May 2022

Today we welcome cozy mystery author to answer our interview questions. Welcome, Pat! What drives your story forward in your books the most, the characters or the plot, or do you feel they...

GUEST BLOG: Suspense vs. Surprise by Bryan Johnston Plus Giveaway!

Thriller/Suspense Dayna Linton - 24 May 2022

I’ve been asked who my influences are for my writing. Recently, this question is associated with my new novel, Death Warrant, a slightly dystopian (but funny) thriller. Probably my greatest influence is...

GUEST BLOG: What I Have Learned About Myself Through My Main Character Bianca St. Denis by Tina deBellegarde Plus Giveaway!

Mystery Tierney Linton - 23 May 2022

Sometimes I feel that Bianca St. Denis is my best friend. She understands me, she handles her problems the same way I do, she has similar vulnerabilities and strengths. If I could...