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Every day is Halloween

So, I write mystery and horror, so as the song goes, for me every day is Halloween. That doesn’t mean I take for granted the magic of this time of year. On the contrary, I love autumn! Leaves crunching under feet, the air gets a bit cooler. It all inspires a return to hearth and…

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A very little bit of Halloween humor

Just because Halloween is for scares, doesn’t mean there isn’t room for a good chuckle. or maybe a groan at a really bad joke. Enjoy! 🙂      

Author Shorts Question 2: Naming characters

I’ve started a new segment where I’ve asked a variety of authors to answer a few questions that I pose. Of course, I love a twist. All answers had to be no more than two sentences. Brevity presents a greater challenge. For me the process was delightful as well as insightful. I love that authors…

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Writing Prompt: Dilemma

Your main character is faced with a dilemma: betray a confidence and perhaps lose a friend or stand by and wait for a friend to make what s/he believes is a horrible mistake. What does your character do? What is his or her thought process to make the decision? What scenarios does she or he…

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Writing Prompt: April Fools

It’s that time of year again, and your character wishes to pull a prank. What sort of prank will s/he play? Is it simply an act of fun in the spirit of things — or does s/he harbor darker motives? How long has this “prank” been planned? If you enjoyed this post, look around, or…

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Author Shorts Question 1: Characterization

I’ve started a new segment where I’ve asked a variety of authors to answer a few questions that I pose. Of course, I love a twist. All answers had to be no more than two sentences. Brevity presents a greater challenge. For me the process was delightful as well as insightful. I love that authors…

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Writing Prompt: Gender Rolls

What if your main character awoke one morning the opposite gender? What would change? Would anything necessarily need to? What about personality traits? Would other characters now view the character differently for the same traits? What’s that say about how we write and about our society? If you enjoyed this post, look around, or sign…

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