Reading books about mystery writing can help, but if you want to learn how to plot a cozy mystery you’ll find there are some genre-specific twists and turns. Cozy mysteries are the fun-loving grandchildren of Agatha Christie (and the traditional mystery at large). They are fun to read, and fun to write as well. When I […]
Podnotes – How to Write & Market Short Stories
Episode #64 of the It’s a Mystery Podcast: John Floyd & Alexandra Amor talk about writing and publishing short stories. You will appreciate this brief but informative episode if you’ve ever thought about writing short stories to add some income and grow your writing portfolio. John doesn’t really address craft or how-to of the short […]
10 Tips to Win NaNoWriMo This Year
I have some friends who run because it’s fun, and others who hit the pavement in the name of health and fitness. Some run short distances, and some are ultra-marathoners. Anyone who knows me knows that if I am running, something is very, VERY wrong. 🙂 But there is ONE THING that will get me […]