When the female voice … isn’t
Is it OK for a man to write from a woman’s perspective? Cozy mysteries are a popular genre in the literary world and provide readers with a quick enjoyable read which is why they continue to grow in huge numbers. Mysteries also often come in sets, allowing the reader to keep up with the protagonist…
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When Characters Say Bad Things…
Is it ever okay to use the F bomb in your writing? After the publication of my first novel, I excitedly went on the author tour, meeting with appreciative readers at local libraries and other facilities to read from my novel and share anecdotes. During the usual Q&A at one such appearance, a women rose…
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Where are the Purse Hooks?
It was 1990-something, and I set my muffin down on the small café table as I joined my husband in this cozy bakery located in the midst of The Magnificent Mile in Downtown Chicago, celebrating our wedding anniversary. As we took our seats, I hung my purse on the back of my chair. When we…
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The Importance of Ruthless Editing
This is the greatest story ever told, I thought to myself as I sent the first draft of my manuscript off to my editor. The best writing since Hemingway. Surely, she’ll fix a couple of typos, telling me that she is sorry, but her services are simply not needed because my writing is flawless. Of…
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