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I Didn’t Plan For Any of This
Image by Tumisu from Pixabay I didn't plan to be a self-published author. When I started writing my novels, the standard release schedule for most crime fiction authors was a book a year. And those were traditionally-published authors. But then I also didn't plan to...
My Book Review of ‘The Mountains Wild’
Hi! Today, I'm reviewing The Mountains Wild by Sarah Stewart Taylor. Yes. Wow! This is a great book. It takes place in Ireland, mostly. It's about a woman whose cousin has gone missing there and it goes back and forth in time. The plot is engaging. The writing is...
What Do I Do When I’m Not Writing?
Photo by Anthony Tran on Unsplash Apparently, one of the things I should talk about (presumably on my vlog or during a podcast or wherever) or maybe write about online is what I do when I'm not writing. And so while I've waited for the beachball of death to stop a...
Interview with IP Attorney Kathryn Goldman: S. 6, Ep. 21
Debbi Mack interviews intellectual property attorney Kathryn Goldman on the Crime Cafe podcast. Debbi (00:54): But first let me put in a good word for Blubrry podcasting. I’ve been using Blubrry podcasting as my hosting service for my podcast for years, and it’s one...
The Crime Cafe with IP Attorney Kathryn Goldman
Hi, everyone! 🙂 For our final episode of Season Six, the Crime Cafe features my interview with intellectual property attorney Kathryn Goldman. (Click that link to check out the Creative Law Center!) If you have questions about how copyright works, this interview is...
Have You Seen My Bookstore?
Hi, there! 🙂 Just so you know, I actually have an online bookstore! It doesn't look as cute as the above picture, but I've chosen an image that seems to provide a feeling of reading in comfort. You can purchase print books or ebooks by clicking here and checking out...
Announcing the Hammett Nominees!
Now that I hopefully have your attention, let it be known that the Hammett Award nominees have finally been chosen! 🙂 They are as follows: Murder in Old Bombay (Minotaur) by Nev March. The Mountains Wild (Minotaur) by Sarah Stewart Taylor. Three Hours in Paris (Soho)...
Interview with Crime Writer Daniella Bernett: S. 6, Ep. 20
Debbi Mack interviews crime writer Daniella Bernett on the Crime Cafe podcast. Check us out on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimecafe Debbi (00:54): But first let me put in a good word for Blubrry podcasting. I’ve been using Blubrry podcasting as my hosting...
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at How I Write
Hi! Here I am in my tiny relatively small (and still terribly messy) office. Sitting on the floor, writing out potential scenes and plot points and stuff. Really exciting, huh? 🙂 So, along with sitting at my computer and just writing, I try to plan ahead, at least a...
The Crime Cafe with Daniella Bernett
Hi all! 🙂 This episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features crime fiction author Daniella Bernett. Check out our discussion of her latest Emmeline Kirby & Gregory Longdon mystery novel, Old Sins Never Die. (And why does that sound familiar? 😉 ) Meet the author...
My Book Review of ‘Old Sins Never Die’
Hi! Today, I'm reviewing Old Sins Never Die, Daniella Burnett's latest Emmeline Kirby/Gregory Longdon mystery. I gotta tell ya. This series is getting really, really interesting. Emmeline and Gregory are now married. I was like, whoa, this is going to be interesting...
Guest Post and Giveaway from Daniella Bernett
This week's guest post and book giveaway come from Daniella Burnett. For the giveaway, she's offering a copy of her latest novel, Old Sins Never Die. If you’d like to enter the drawing for a free copy of Old Sins Never Die, just email Daniella at DMBernett@yahoo.com...
Interview with Crime Writer Laurie Buchanan: S. 6, Ep. 19
Debbi Mack interviews crime writer Laurie Buchanan on the Crime Cafe podcast. Debbi (00:54): But first let me put in a good word for Blubrry podcasting. I’ve been using Blubrry podcasting as my hosting service for my podcast for years, and it’s one of the best...
The Crime Cafe with Laurie Buchanan
Our guest for this episode of the Crime Cafe is Laurie Buchanan! A non-fiction author who now writes crime fiction, which is (of course) an awesome thing! 🙂 Learn more about Laurie's writing (crime fiction and otherwise) here in our video interview.
Check out my non-Amazon Ebook Sale for March!
Hi there! It's my pleasure today to announce that I’m offering a price break on nearly all my ebooks for a limited time in March. But, first, a quick legal analysis from a lawyer who never practiced antitrust law, but can put two and two together: Allow me to share...
Guest Post and Giveaway by Laurie Buchanan
Our next guest on the Crime Cafe podcast will be Laurie Buchanan. As a guest post, Laurie has provided the prologue to her latest book. That'll give you a taste of Indelible, the book she's giving away. Just click here to sign up for Laurie's quarterly newsletter and...
Interview with Crime Writer Frank Zafiro: S. 6, Ep. 18
Debbi Mack interviews crime writer Frank Zafiro on the Crime Cafe podcast. Debbi (00:54): But first let me put in a good word for Bluebrry podcasting. I've been using Bluebrry podcasting as my hosting service for my podcast for years, and it's one of the best...
The Crime Cafe with Frank Zafiro
I'm pleased to have as my guest on the Crime Cafe this week the very prolific and collaborative crime writer and retired police captain, Frank Zafiro. Don't miss our interview right here on this blog! Coming soon to a podcast channel app near you! 🙂