Cozy mystery author Ana Diamond gives us a peak at her latest book, Body Conscious, and tells a little about her creative process. I’d love to hear more about her research!! Why I write Cozies by Ana Diamond I write cozy mystery because I like intrigue and romance. I also like the idea of a character taking matters into their own hands. Usually, the first line of a manuscript comes to my mind and then it goes from there. I […]
Who can resist a good King Arthur story? I have to agree with my guest that the women in the classic tale often come off a little shrewish–possibly because the legend has traditionally been told by men–or is that just me? Author Kelley Heckart talks about what inspired her to approach the tale from another angle. And she’s giving away a free ebook! Why I wrote White Rose of Avalon by Kelley Heckart There have been so many great books […]
If the past year and a half has taught us anything, it’s that people are weird–sometimes in a sweet and charming way and sometimes not so much. We’ve been stressed out and we’ve dealt with other stressed out people, so let’s ratchet that up with a psychological thriller. Take a peek at Encounter by Alana Lorens and tell me what is scarier–vampires and ghosts or real people. You’ll find a code to get a copy of Encounters for only 99 […]
Tiger’s Last Chance author builds a wonderful world where rabbits shift into terrifying, toothy monsters!! Read all about Christina Lynn Lambert’s shifter world and her latest release: Tiger’s Last Chance. Scary Rabbits and Other Strange Creatures by Christina Lynn Lambert When I was writing my first book a few years ago, my oldest daughter who was about ten at the time, was reading Bunnicula by James and Deborah Howe. She loved the Bunnicula books so much that she asked me […]
People have been reporting ghostly phenomena for centuries–millennia, even–but are these reports the results of bad digestion or good whisky? OR is there something out there? Author Randy Overbeck provides context for the debate along with info about his Haunted Shores Mystery series. Meet Randy and grab your own copies of his books–if you DARE. Don’t forget to enter the May Giveaway. Do You Believe? by Randy Overbeck “Do you really believe it ghosts?” During my author talks and […]
Novel Magic takes a look at the nuts and bolts of being an author with Muriel Yantiss. We all have our secrets and rituals. Mine include sandalwood incense, amethyst, a lucky writing bra, and the occasional blood sacrifice. Read on for a look at Muriel’s latest release Rise of the Storm Warrior and don’t forget the April Giveaway. Demons, Killers, Spaceships and Authors. Being an author is an interesting state of mind full of killers, spaceships, and childhood tales. As I […]
