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Reader Friday: Welcome Deb GormanWelcome to the newest member of Troop TKZ, Deb Gorman. Deb will be the new Gatekeeper (or is it Key Master?) of our Reader Friday page. Her reign...
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True Crime Thursday – EV Getaway Carsby Debbie Burke @burke_writer Sales of new electric vehicles appear to be flattening somewhat due to long charging times required and lack of...
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Tropes to the Left of MeTropes to the Left of Me … Terry Odell Kris’s recent post about retiring the Defective Detective followed close on the heels by JSB’s...
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Rounding Up Writing Skillsby Debbie Burke @burke_writer Last weekend, I drove to Helena, MT to participate in the Montana Writers Rodeo, an intimate gathering of about 40...
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Book Clubs“There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island.” –Walt Disney * * * I love the book club I belong to. With...
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The Private Eye Who Nabbed Bluebeardby James Scott Bell @jamesscottbell “La Barbe Bleue” (Bluebeard) is a French folk tale, first published in 1697. It tells the story of a rich man...
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Suspicious MindsIn lieu of my usual Words of Wisdom post today I have a theory to share about mystery fiction. Namely, that mystery fiction can also be considered...
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Reader Friday: A Novel Not Your OwnHypothetical: If you had to choose a novel written by somebody else, that you wish you had written, what would it be?
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Did Vincent Van Gogh Really Commit Suicide?Dutch Post-Impressionism master Vincent Van Gogh was a phenomenal force who helped shape modern art culture. His influence ranks with Shakespeare...
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A Tale of Two WorldsBy John Gilstrap A few months ago, I was asked and agreed to participate in a first of its kind literary event at the Berkeley County-Martinsburg...
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Is It Time To RetireThe Defective Detective?“The rain was comin’ down like all the angels in heaven decided to take a piss at the same time. When you’re in a situation like...
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One Word Holds PowerHave you ever received a text from a family member or close friend and knew something was wrong even though the words indicated the opposite? I’ll...
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How Not to Speak in Publicby James Scott Bell @jamesscottbell On occasion a writer is tapped to make some remarks in a public setting. For some, this is as enticing as a...
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Here What I’m Saying?I’m typing this slowly today, but a hard deadline looms and despite the vertigo threatening to wash me off this desk like a rogue wave/waive, I’ll...
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Reader Friday: Name Your CarToday’s question, courtesy of Elaine Viets. Do you name your cars? My last car I named Dashiell (for Hammett). My current car is Romeo (for...
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Our Secret LanguageBy Elaine Viets We writers learn many specialized words. Words for our craft, including point of view, story arc, and pacing. Legal words such as...
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Let’s Go To New ZealandLet’s Go To New Zealand Terry Odell First, a huge thanks to Kathleen Donnelly and James L’Etoile for filling in during my absence. Loved your...
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A Pair of Pants and Other Mysteriesby Debbie Burke @burke_writer The English language is full of quirks that are downright puzzling. Take, for instance, the term a pair of pants....
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The Art of Darkness“Creativity – like human life itself – begins in darkness.” –Julia Cameron * * * April 8, 2024 The date of the great...
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Style Over Plot and Characters?by James Scott Bell @jamesscottbell He was 44 years old, an alcoholic, and had just been fired from his job because of his drinking. The Depression...
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Moving Forward: Words of WisdomI believe all writers have an inner critic, also known as Resistance and the inner troll, which does its best to sabotage your writing. Getting...
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Reader Friday: More Cowbell“I got a fever. And the only prescription is more cowbell!” – Christopher Walken (as Bruce Dickinson on SNL) “The act...
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Painting With WordsKill Zoners — It’s my pleasure and privilege to welcome a great guest to our blog. Ed Hill is a prominent Canadian painter and storyteller. He’s a...
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A Peek Into the Sausage GrinderBy John Gilstrap Yesterday’s excellent post by PJ Parrish about the first pages of this year’s nominees for the Edgar Allan Poe Mystery...
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First Page Critiques: A Look At The Best Novel Edgar NomineesBy PJ Parrish I’ve begun my annual Edgar banquet chairman duties. I enjoy this a lot because it forces me to pay close attention to some of...
