Monthly Archives: February 2012

The Ionia Sanction, Take 2

The Power of Questions in Writing Fiction Asking the right question at the right time can be very effective in writing fiction. Here are some questions you can ask. What if? This question is especially useful when you’re starting a … Continue reading

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Marcia Talley’s A Quiet Death

Keeping It Fresh Not long ago, I read a cozy by an author whose mysteries I’ve read and enjoyed before. But this time, I couldn’t help but notice how formulaic it was. And don’t forget, you get no author-slams from … Continue reading

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