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June 1, 2021June 1, 2021 JES HaysReading

Inspiration: Laurie R. King

Another of my favorite authors is Laurie R. King. Her Sherlock Holmes and Mary Russel stories are set just after the Great War and I love all the historical and […]

January 22, 2021January 22, 2021 JES HaysOn Writing

What I Would Like to Write: Mystery

I saw a list of interview questions for authors the other day and one of the questions was “What genre do you secretly wish you could write and why don’t […]

June 28, 2020June 28, 2020 JES HaysBlatherings

What I’m Watching: Bones

I like to “watch” something while I’m working — and by “watch” I mean put it on in the background and listen while I’m writing. This show was based on […]

September 7, 2015September 7, 2015 JES HaysOn Writing

Writing Workshop: Day 2

Unraveling the Mystery of Mysteries, by Chantelle Aimee Osman “A first class mystery is also a first class novel.” ~P.D.James There are three main elements to a mystery: Plot – […]

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