I was invited to participate in the Next Big Thing by my friend, Barb Goffman, who is blogging about her new short story "Murder a la Mode" here: www.womenofmystery.net 1. What is your working title of your book (or story)? Death of a Dowager (Book #2 in The Jane Eyre Chronicles) 2. Where did the idea come from for the book? My research into the Hanoverian Dynasty led to information about love letters written by King George … [Read more...] about Ten Interview Questions for the Next Big Thing
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'The Action in Publishing is Ebooks': An Interview with Lee Goldberg
By Joanna Campbell Slan Note: Lee is one of the guests at the upcoming Love is Murder conference in Chicago. He's also the author of too many books to mention, as well as being a TV scriptwriter and producer. Visit him at www.LeeGoldberg.com ** You've spoken candidly about your decision not to "ghost-write" any more Monk books. What would you tell any writer considering work-for-hire? Is it ever a good idea, and if so, why? If not, why not? … [Read more...] about 'The Action in Publishing is Ebooks': An Interview with Lee Goldberg
A Very Kiki Contest!
Lately, I've been swamped re-writing and editing the second book in The Jane Eyre Chronicles, Death of a Dowager. Meanwhile, Kiki keeps calling to me, like an invisible friend who is feeling sorely neglected. So I decided to do something fun...a CONTEST! The rules: 1. Tell me what you love about Kiki in an email. (Send it to JoannaSlan@aol.com) 2. Put KIKI in the subject line. 3. The deadline is Oct. 15 4. I'll select a winner at random … [Read more...] about A Very Kiki Contest!
An Interview with David J. Walker
Note: This year again, I'll be interviewing featured authors who'll be attending the upcoming Love Is Murder Conference, February 1-3, 2013 in Chicago. My first author is David J.Walker, the author of twelve mystery/suspense novels, and the creator of the Wild Onion Mystery Series, as well as a new series starring Father Paul Clark. The first book in it is called Company Orders. David is a past president of the Midwest Chapter of … [Read more...] about An Interview with David J. Walker
Feight–A Zentangle Pattern
As some of you know, I've been certified as a Zentangle teacher. It's the most fun I've ever had with a craft. Probably, in part, because it's so incredibly portable. I can take my tangle stuff with me anywhere! At night, when I'm done with my writing, I sit down and tangle. This particular design came from a "mistake" one of my students made. See, in the world of Zentangle, there are no "mistakes" only "creative opportunities. And he made one. … [Read more...] about Feight–A Zentangle Pattern
Remembering My Mother
My sisters often send me photos of my mother's grave after they add new flowers. I appreciate the fact that my sisters are tending Mom's grave, but I hate those pictures, and I haven't found a way to tell Jane and Margaret my feelings until now. See, I don't want to remember my mother by visiting her grave. Yes, we picked a lovely spot in Port Salerno with a view of the water. Yes, it's an Episcopal church's graveyard, which would have pleased … [Read more...] about Remembering My Mother
