by Kassandra Lamb (on behalf of the whole gang) ~ We writers frequently encounter situations in our stories where we might not know all the necessary details to make the scene realistic.…
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A little late but nonetheless quite sincere expression of gratitude to our Veterans: Thank You for Your Service!!! And here’s a treat for you all ~ a FREE Veteran’s Day story based…
by Kassandra Lamb ~ Since I read a fair amount, I’ve started a new feature on my own website—reviews of some great reads I’ve encountered recently. I try to focus on first-in-series…
By Kassandra Lamb ~ Over on our Facebook readers’ group today, Vinnie Hansen has a discussion going on “writing the other.” How do authors avoid stereotypes and unintended offensiveness when writing about…
by Vinnie Hansen ~ Technology now offers us mystery writers some modern ways to kill our characters. I recently wrote about this on my own website. Check it out… Perfectly Modern Ways…
by Vinnie Hansen If you are a long-term reader of mysteries, you’ve probably heard of Sisters In Crime, but have you ever heard of a special chapter of SinC, called The Guppies?…
by Vinnie Hansen Even though we’re not a large city, people across the country know of Santa Cruz, California. Huntington Beach may think it’s “Surf City,” but everyone here knows we claim…
by Vinnie Hansen Misterio Press authors Kassandra Lamb and Shannon Esposito both live in Florida and are dealing with Hurricane Irma. Our thoughts and prayers are with them. Since I’m safely located in…
by Kassandra Lamb Prequels to series or trilogies are becoming increasingly popular. As a reader, I usually enjoy them. It’s fun to read more about the characters’ back stories, to see them…
by Vinnie Hansen If February 3, 1959, when Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper died in an airplane crash, is The Day the Music Died, then 2016 is The Year…