There are a variety of ways to obscure facts, to cover over clues, and to intrigue our readers. Here are some of our favorites! 1. Red herring … [Read more...] about Twenty Types of Misdirection
With Deep Appreciation
Once in a while, someone does something so kind and so unexpected that I just want to dissolve in a puddle of tears. That happened to me last Thursday at the Howard County Library. I was invited to by Jacquelynn Morris to be a part of their "Mysterious Women" Panel discussion. My friend Elaine Viets had suggested me. Being on a panel with Elaine was a career highpoint. She's been a wonderfully supportive friend and mentor. Back when I lived in … [Read more...] about With Deep Appreciation
Scrapper's Block…and the Page for Malice
I read in one of the scrapbooking magazines that the one color that scrapbookers found to be the one they shun is...PURPLE.This intrigued me. I love purple. In fact, I love all colors. Why would this one be so readily avoided? I wondered. Then I saw my new book cover--purple and pink. Hmmm. Kevin Brown, the genius who does my covers, seemed to be able to work with purple. Fast forward several months. I agreed to again contribute a custom-made … [Read more...] about Scrapper's Block…and the Page for Malice
Large Print News and Is He Dead Yet?
Yesterday I learned that large print rights to Cut, Crop & Die were purchased by Library Publishing/BBC (UK). So, Kiki and Company will be available in the UK in large print. The ISBN is 978-1-408-4572-8. It's hardcover. There's also a softcover edition, ISBN 978-1-408-45753-5.I bet the crowds are lining up at Waterstones right now!Tonight's an MWA (Mystery Writers of America) meeting with a private investigator as our speaker. Stay tuned for … [Read more...] about Large Print News and Is He Dead Yet?
All That Other Stuff
Pam DeVoe did a nice interview with me for the St. Louis Sisters in Crime blog. Check it out here.One of the questions she asked, one I get asked a lot, is, "What's a typical day like for you?"Today was anything but typical. I worked all day on promotions. I love that, but it's really time-consuming. I worked contacting the media in St. Louis because I'll be there in May. I enjoyed hearing back from my friend Jane Henderson, the book editor for … [Read more...] about All That Other Stuff
Love Crafts and Mysteries? Malice is for YOU!
If you love mysteries and crafts, you won't want to miss Malice Domestic, Saturday, May 1, 2010 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, VA. Mystery authors from all over the world will gather to meet their fans and talk about their books. Plus, there's a live auction with cool stuff. Here's a sampling--* A collection of Peel & Stick stamps, a certificate for a free personalized stamp, and 7 colorful ink cartridges---a $400 retail value!* A … [Read more...] about Love Crafts and Mysteries? Malice is for YOU!
