My Romance with Crime Stories
by Greta Boris As promised I’m keeping you informed on my personal newsletter plans. Last month I addressed the issue of audio books. I didn’t hear anything from readers on Continue reading
Author: Greta Boris
Audio Books – The Hot, New Trend
by Greta Boris Audio Books Made Simple This year I’m making it my goal to focus on my reader list, grow it, nurture it, and have fun. Part of that Continue reading
Brain Freeze
by RV Howard Deputy Sheriff Bernie Karpfinger sees a convenience store on the right. He needs coffee. As he pulls up, a man dashes out with a revolver in his Continue reading
Want Joy? Overindulge in Thankfulness
by Greta Boris Confession time: I’m a closet self-help, positivity enthusiast. I pursue joy. You might think it’s strange that someone who writes dark fiction is an avid follower of Continue reading
Research: How Much is Too Much?
by RV Howard It starts with a small detail… There is a scene in a novel I am writing in which the protagonist interviews a Buddhist priest. I was raised Lutheran, Continue reading
The Plot Menu – Creating a Balanced Story
by Greta Boris I’m bringing back a “best-of” article this month, and I have an ulterior motive. I wrote this a year ago and have been refining my use of Continue reading
Crime Writers Forensic Science Course
It’s here! The first Crime Writer Academy Course by Vollmer Institute.
Letting Go of Your Novel – One Writer’s Story
by RV Howard You’ve finished your first manuscript. Maybe. Well, there is that one comma. . . It’s not easy to release a novel into the world. Some are fearful of Continue reading
Writing Contest News
Megan and I had so much fun reading all your entries for the first O.C.Writers writing contest, until we had to decide on the winners. After some agonizing, nail-biting emails, Continue reading
Writers Crime Lab
We have exciting news! Our own Crime Doctor, J.C. De Ladurantey, is planning a series of workshops for writers so we get those pesky police procedures right. But he needs Continue reading