K.P. Gresham
WHEN THE MUSE CALLS…
By Fran Paino, AKA F. Della Notte This was an odd morning. I got up, as usual at 4 a.m. (no kudos here – just my body clock), prepared to...
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K.P. Gresham
Professional Character Assassin
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K.P., along with her fellow ink-stained wretches, put out a weekly blog. Enjoy!
K.P. Gresham
- Jan 9, 2023
- 4 min
Assessments 2022 / Goals 2023
By N. M. Cedeño We’ll start with assessments: I started 2022 with the goal of getting short stories published. In aid of that goal, I set...
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K.P. Gresham
- Dec 12, 2022
- 6 min
THE POWER OF THE QUESTION MARK
Why do we mystery readers read the next line? Turn to the next page? Some writers have the knack of persuading us–for example, Tony...
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K.P. Gresham
- Nov 22, 2022
- 3 min
<strong>FLIGHTS OF FANCY AND IMAGINATION</strong>
FRANCINE PAINO AKA F. Della Notte Thanks to Hollywood and TV-land, most of us are tired of Christmas and we aren’t even in the official...
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K.P. Gresham
- Nov 14, 2022
- 3 min
Libraries and “Merry Library Murder”
By N. M. Cedeño The fact that the victim in my upcoming story entitled “Merry Library Murder” is a librarian is not a sign of hidden...
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K.P. Gresham
- Oct 31, 2022
- 6 min
When First We Met…
By Helen Currie Foster October 31, 2022 In an online ad for her Master Class, writer Margaret Atwood (oh, what a magnificent face she...
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K.P. Gresham
- Oct 26, 2022
- 4 min
Terry Shames’ Samuel Craddock Mysteries: A “Genre-Bending” Series and One True Sen
Texas mystery author Terry Shames’ latest book, Murder at the Jubilee Rally, has been reviewed on ABC News. To use a folksy phrase—Folks,...
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K.P. Gresham
- Oct 18, 2022
- 2 min
50,000 Words in One Month? Are You Crazy??
By K.P. Gresham Yep, it’s that time of year again for NaNoWriMo. (Short for “National Novel Writing Month.) And yes, the challenge is to...
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K.P. Gresham
- Oct 11, 2022
- 4 min
Journey into Unknown Worlds
by Francine Paino AKA F. Della Notte Depth and realism. How do authors achieve it? Great writing, of course, but research into every...
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K.P. Gresham
- Oct 3, 2022
- 3 min
Writing “It Came Upon a Midnight Ice Storm”
By N.M. Cedeño People like to ask writers, do you ever use details from your life in your writing? Answer: Sometimes. It depends on what...
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K.P. Gresham
- Sep 19, 2022
- 6 min
FOOD AND A GATHERING PLACE
by Helen Currie Foster A critical tool for mystery writers is creation of a gathering place. We watch desperate clients rush straight to...
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K.P. Gresham
- Sep 12, 2022
- 5 min
Who Gets What? And Why? And Who Said?
by Kathy Waller My mother used to tell me I should become a lawyer. “You’re analytical,” she said. I think she meant I was argumentative,...
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K.P. Gresham
- Sep 5, 2022
- 4 min
Moonshine is Mighty Fine and ILLEGAL!
By K.P. Gresham Still on the research kick, I’m in the process of learning all about moonshine. No, not how to drink it. How to make it....
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K.P. Gresham
- Aug 30, 2022
- 4 min
MOTHERS, DAUGHTERS, AND SISTERS IN LOVE AND WAR
Francine Paino, AKA F. Della Notte Relationships between mothers, daughters, and sisters, as they relate to one another as individuals...
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K.P. Gresham
- Aug 22, 2022
- 3 min
When Submitting Short Stories to Markets, Patience is Required
By N.M. Cedeño How long does it take to hear back from editors with acceptances or rejections of short stories? That depends on a number...
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K.P. Gresham
- Aug 18, 2022
- 6 min
<strong>Book Review:</strong><strong><em> David and Goliath – Underdogs, Misfits, and The Art
by Renee Kimball “Giants are not as powerful as they seem and sometimes the shepherd has a sling in his pocket.” — Malcom Gladwell David...
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K.P. Gresham
- Aug 8, 2022
- 8 min
The Flavor of the Place
by Helen Currie Foster August 8, 2022 Our family’s favorite mystery quote (bolded below) appears in Strong Poison, by Dorothy Sayers,...
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K.P. Gresham
- Jul 25, 2022
- 3 min
Tipping the Research Iceberg in Austin, Texas
By K.P. Gresham In the process of writing the fifth novel in The Pastor Matt Hayden Mystery Series, I needed to find a venue for a...
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K.P. Gresham
- Jul 11, 2022
- 4 min
Facing a Writing Challenge
by N. M. Cedeño Many writers find motivation in challenging themselves in various ways. Some attempt to write a novel length manuscript...
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K.P. Gresham
- Jun 27, 2022
- 5 min
WHEN WORDS BALK–TAKE A WALK. SOLVITUR AMBULANDO!
by Helen Currie Foster This week I’ve been in the Land of Stuck. Walking in circles around the kitchen island struggling to come up with...
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