By Wendy Howard CLICK HERE to view the announcement party photo gallery. The 2015 Writer of the Year finalists were Joan Johnston, Cindi Myers, and Susan Spann. Susan Spann’s mysteries have made a splash, published in hard cover to unfailingly good reviews. Her third Shinobi mystery, Flask of the Drunken Master, was published earlier this…
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Saying Thanks
By Pamela Nowak Recently, I’ve thought a lot about how much, and how many people, I take for granted. How often do we all converse about losing people and how much they meant to us—most often in the past tense? People move, become less involved, or—worse—pass away. Too many times, we chat about how important…
Endings and Endings Problems:
By Robin D. Owens Endings are extremely important. You want the reader to be satisfied, more, to remember that you gave them a good finish and look forward to your next book. Here are some problems I, as a reader and writer, find in endings: I had a favorite author (male writing under a female…
Debunking Copyright Registration Myths
Authors are often confused about the benefits and timing of copyright registration for creative works. It’s a universal issue authors must understand, regardless of the publishing path they choose, so today we’re taking a quick and dirty look at some popular myths–and truths–about copyright registration. Myth #1: You Have to Register Copyright, or You Lose It. The truth: Registration with…
Meet Agent Melissa Jeglinski
I’m definitely open to people coming to talk to me at a conference. If they see me sitting alone or maybe in a big group, feel free to join us. If I want to be left alone, I’ll be up in my room, not somewhere public. I go to conferences to meet potential clients so I’m always wanting to hear what writers are working on.