by Kassandra Lamb (with some editorial assistance from Kathy Owen) ~ This is installment #2 in our series on sub-genres, specifically addressing where some crime fiction sub-genres overlap. In last week’s post,…
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by Kassandra Lamb ~ In April of last year, I wrote this post about the distinctions between some of the mystery sub-genres. I’m re-running this post (with a few tweaks) as the…
by Kassandra Lamb ~ Here are some June book reviews for you. Check out my full reviews of these books over on my website here. Murder On the Road, An Italian Village…
by Kassandra Lamb ~ Horse lovers like myself, who also happen to be writers (or readers), will get a kick out of this post by Maggie Toussaint, comparing writing fiction to the…
by Kassandra Lamb ~ Just a couple of announcements this off-week… One, our Summer Travels Contest only has 5 more days to run!! If you haven’t already entered, what are you waiting…
Just a few announcements this week — new stories coming out soon and a contest reminder. Kirsten Weiss has a new story coming out the end of April. Damsel in a Dress…
by Kassandra Lamb ~ Genre definitions and crime fiction sub-genres can be quite murky and confusing for both writers and readers. First there is the question of what is crime fiction. Some…
Wow, there are a LOT of special days in February. We started off the month with National Dark Chocolate Day on the 1st. Did you know that chocolate was first served as…
by Kassandra Lamb ~ Philosophers and artists are very aware of the contrast between darkness and light. But we normal mortals go about our lives, weathering the ups and downs, without thinking…
First, we want to wish everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving! If you can’t be with loved ones in person, here’s hoping your Zoom sessions are full of fun and love. We…