![]() Exciting news! My newest novel, Silent Knife, based on the Secrets of the Castleton Manor Library world, is available in a three book gift set for the bargain price of $24.99. https://www.anniesfiction.com/products/mistletoe-mysteries
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7/13/2020 0 Comments Summer and Creativity![]() Is it really the middle of July? Summer is flying by. Almost every weekend, we're spending at our "ranch," a dry, rocky acreage in the Colorado mountains. This weekend, we hosted family for a picnic, flying kites, and riding ATVs. When the weather is hot and dry, remember to hydrate. Forgetting to drink water can deplete your energy and mental focus. Creativity can run dry, too. This isn't dependent upon weather factors. Your imagination may atrophy if you're dealing with a lot of stress. For other folks, stress sends creativity into hyperdrive. I heard many authors stopped writing during the height of COVID-19, round one. I'm part of the group that found social isolation and the world-on-fire liberating. I finished a new novel, and am planning to dive into my next project. Whatever your creative outlet - writing, painting, sewing, playing a musical instrument, cooking - your energy needs to be recharged. Pay attention to your mental and emotional signals. If you find yourself stuck, check out these ideas for recharging your creativity. ![]() I finished the AHMM May/June 2020 issue, and look forward to diving into July/August. A new feature in the magazine, Case Files, is written by former police detective Lee Lofland. The article covered the day-to-day life of police officers, describing uniforms in great detail. As an author, I appreciated these insider tips on the reality of police work. I am certain readers will find the information engaging, too. Lofland describes his experience becoming published in AHMM here. For more reviews and links to author websites, check out the Trace Evidence blog here. |
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