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How Querying Improved My Novel
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The process of querying and writing the synopsis, as difficult as they were, improved my novel and my writing. I am truly grateful for the process and I encourage everyone to take it to heart and see if it strengthens your story or exposes any weaknesses in your writing. You may be amazed like I…
First Words Every Day
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“Surprising, exciting and dangerous things happen,” are the first words I write every day. Hugh Addison Not only does this remind me to make sure that I include surprising, exciting and dangerous elements in my writing but it compels them. I absolutely believe it. Tags:#mysterywriter #writersofinstagram #mystery #stv #murdermystery #murdershewrote #angelalansbury #jessicafletcher #mysteryseries #writerslife #crimefiction…
How I plan to make my publisher, and ultimately myself, a success.
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As writers, we dream about becoming a #1 New York Times Bestselling author. We expect nothing less, right? Well, I’m here to tell you that you need a plan to become a bestselling author and I am going to share with you, part of my plan. In summary, my plan to becoming a #1 New…
Joined Mystery Writers of America
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It’s official, I am now a member of Mystery Writers of America. I am excited and if you are a mystery writer, I would recommend you consider joining as well. Here are some of the benefits: I’m excited to be a member and can’t wait to take advantage of all the benefits and resources MWA…
Forgery and Murder from the Riviera
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A new crime thriller by Hugh Addison Synopsis: Dr. Arthur Landan, professor of art history and forensic expert, is tipped off by an FBI witness to the whereabouts of a stolen Picasso. Terry Spears, the art dealer in possession of the painting is an informant working with the feds to build a case against Nick…
Meet Sunny Melo
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I’m Sunny, by the way, Sunny Melo. I’m twenty-six-years-old, and a five-year transplant out of Colorado Springs. Most people think I’m local. That’s because, I’m five-ten with brown hair, brown eyes, tan, and surf whenever I can. My old man, Henrique Melo, was stationed at Schofield Barracks back in the early ’80s then moved to…
I entered FIRST PAGES PRIZE Contest
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I entered my first 1,250 words, approximately first five pages, of my Forgery and Murder from the Riviera, in the FIRST PAGES PRIZE awards Contest. I love these type of contests. Their mission is to discover, recognize and encourage emerging voices through the annual creative nonfiction and fiction FIRST PAGES PRIZE awards. The contest is…