The last two days were spent revising my teaching textbook and the workbook that goes with the crime writing course I teach. A minimum of 16 hours went into doing that. Everything is shiny and new. New formatting, new covers, new titles, new ISBNs, revamped content, and some new content.I have ordered myself a copy … Continue reading And then …
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Writing:
I’m writing this in notes on my phone, so this is new. 😊 I could wait until I grab my MacBook from home this arvo but this might be helpful to other writers (and my students) and I might forget what I wanted to say! It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been in this industry … Continue reading Writing:
Interrogation File: Amy Lou Jenkins
First up, tell us a bit about yourself. Amy Lou Jenkins’ third-grade teacher told her she would be a writer. Her parents thought that was stupid, so she did too, until one stupid day. That day her job as a registered nurse sucked so badly, she decided to go back to school and applied to Bennington … Continue reading Interrogation File: Amy Lou Jenkins
Interrogation file: Margot Kinberg
First up, tell us a bit about yourself.I’m a crime writer and academic. I’m also a proud wife, mother, and grandmother. Although I live in California, I grew up on the US East Coast, so my books are set there. Favourite genre/s to read or write?Most definitely crime fiction. I’ve been reading in the genre … Continue reading Interrogation file: Margot Kinberg
Interrogation File: Ajay Howarth
First up, tell us a bit about yourself.I’m Ajay. I grew up in the land of kangaroos and Vegemite sandwiches. I’m fascinated by human psychology and have an insatiable curiosity. Through my writing, I delve into the forbidden desires of the heart and mind, exploring the depths of passion and unleashing a symphony of emotions. … Continue reading Interrogation File: Ajay Howarth
Interrogation file: Claudia Disney
First up, tell us a bit about yourself.I was born in Holland, and able to read from an early age. I loved books from the early beginnings, and as a teenager wrote short stories for a magazine. Sadly none of my stories were ever accepted, but I vowed that one day I will write my … Continue reading Interrogation file: Claudia Disney
Moving ever closer.
As much as I think I am ready for the launch of [Indigo Romeo Lima] on April 11th, there's still a little niggle of doubt. I honestly don't know what I could add to the launch day/event, so I am hoping everything is fine and taken care of now. Of course, there is still the … Continue reading Moving ever closer.
Author Interrogations: Nick Spill
Kia Ora, Please welcome a favourite author (and person) of mine to the hot seat. Nick is launching his new novel, Assassin in a Blue Suit, on February 11th 2025. FYI, I've already read it and loved it. So there you go - Cat We know you’re Nick Spill, but who is Nick Spill?That is … Continue reading Author Interrogations: Nick Spill
Author Interrogation: DMS Fick
Kia Ora, Today we have DMS Fick in the house.Tell us a bit about who you are:I grew up in a town of three hundred people in rural Minnesota in the upper U.S. midwest, just south of Canada. My school had just twelve students. After it closed I studied in Walnut Grove, Minnesota, home of … Continue reading Author Interrogation: DMS Fick
7 Days.
My Knight will be home next Monday! (He'll be home on a Monday somewhere around noon.)I think I have finally tracked down a broken [Leave a message] link here. (Not so much broken as there is a new one but it's been around for a while!)It's Wellington Anniversary Day today - doesn't mean much except … Continue reading 7 Days.
Cat Connor 