While I was at Malice, a friend who is a New York Times bestselling author told me that her agent said, "At this point in your career, you no longer need to do personal appearances."Wow.I don't know what to think about that. I mean, I understand. At a certain point, your name is well-known and the bookstores are delighted to stock your books. So, I guess you don't have to do so much to promote yourself.But...I get a lot out of conferences. Oh, … [Read more...] about Why I Go To Conferences and Other Events
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Check Out the 5 Star Reviews Photo, Snap, Shot is Getting at Amazon!
Here's what two reviewers have to say about Photo, Snap, Shot--Love,love, love this third book in the series of Murder Mysteries about Hard working single mom Kiki Lowenstein. Even if you don't find yourself to be a crafter you will really enjoy this book.**This book may be classified as a cozy mystery, but it really is a cut above the standard of that genre. Slan has her characters tackle some very complex problems in this new addition to the … [Read more...] about Check Out the 5 Star Reviews Photo, Snap, Shot is Getting at Amazon!
Twenty Types of Misdirection
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?