New York
The Mystery of Real Estate Porn
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It’s a game in New York and we all play. Everyone talks real estate, how the condo market’s soft, how the rental market’s skyrocketing, how Manhattan’s suddenly affordable but forget about Brooklyn, and really, the south Bronx is incredibly convenient on the 2, the 5, even the D, Hoboken’s way out of reach but have…
Resource: American Dialect Links
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Today I share another resource. Dialect Guide: American Dialects by Point Park University, a handy site for helping to write authentic dialog. The site is organized by General American, Northern Dialects and Southern Dialects. Under each heading they have Audio Resources, Library Resources, Local Resources (by name), followed by Video Examples, Plays and more. Here…
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…
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…
Excerpt Forgery and Murder from the Riviera
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That’s when I saw the gun. I tried to run but the door was closed. It wouldn’t open. I turned around. I heard the pop-pop. I saw the muzzle flash. It knocked me off my feet. The guy holding the pistol walked to me and that’s when I heard Brandon shout, “Hey, stop!” Learn more…
First Draft Completed
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Completed the first draft Forgery and Murder From the Riviera – When a cabin boy is murdered and a Picasso is stolen from a notorious mobster’s yacht, Dr. Landan is hired by Chubb Insurance to recover the painting. Landan becomes the target of the French underworld as he uncovers an elaborate plot of forgery, theft, and…