Elena Taylor

Art and Murder: Chatting with Author Saralyn Richard

Art and Murder! Art and murder go hand in hand in Saralyn Richard’s latest novel. Want to learn more about a writer’s life? Click the link here. The Author Award-winning mystery and children’s book author, Saralyn Richard, is a writer who teaches on the side. Her books, Naughty Nana, Murder in the One Percent, and […]

Five Reasons Why We Write

Why We Write Choosing only five reasons why we write merely scratches the surface of what compels us to put pen to paper, but I believe some of these reasons speak directly to the human condition. Here are five reasons why I believe I am compelled to write. I’d love to know what compels you. […]

One Hitwoman, One Debut Novel, and a Ghost

From Literary Horror to a Hitwoman, this debut novelist kills. The International Thriller Writers’ Debut Author Program runs from July to July, so if a writer’s debut novel comes out after the dates of ThrillerFest, they become a debut for the following year. That sometimes means an author is a debut when they have a […]

Five Thoughts on Writing and Rewriting

Five Thoughts on Writing I have a lot of thoughts on writing. But that doesn’t mean I’m always conscious of my own process. Sometimes the best thing I can do to get motivated with my own writing is to teach other people writing techniques. EPIC Group Writers in Edmonds, Washington, recently hosted one of my […]

Seven Motivations to Keep Writing in Winter

Motivations to keep writing can be a challenge in winter Motivations to keep writing during the winter in the Northern Hemisphere can be tricky. The  cold, winter weather can drive us indoors, leading to hibernation and binge watching our latest Netflix obsession. (Currently mine is Unforgotten on Masterpiece) That can be a good way to […]

A Writer’s Life and The Death of My Father

A Writer’s Life As we move from one year to another, people often reflect on events of the last twelve months. It has been a strange and busy year for me. I signed with a new agent and found a home with a new publisher. I’m launching a brand new series in April. And in […]

Crooked Lane Launches Debut Author Eliza Nellums

Crooked Lane Debut Author Thrilled to host fellow Crooked Lane author Eliza Nellums on my blog to talk about her debut novel, All That’s Bright and Gone. I’m so excited to be launching my next novel with Crooked Lane – have you seen my gorgeous cover? Click the link here to see the cover reveal. […]

Nikola Tesla and Unlimited Energy Inspire Debut Novelist

Nikola Tesla and unlimited electricity . . . what great inspirations for a technothriller! Are you a fan of technothrillers? Don’t miss my post with author Tom Chatfield. To read, click the link here. The Author Colleen Winter: With one foot in the world of technology and the other in the world of words, Colleen […]

A New Academic Cozy Mystery: Shakespeare and Murder!

A Brand New Academic Cozy Mystery! I love to read about crime on campus! There’s nothing better than a good academic cozy mystery. Whether you are already a fan of the Professor Prather Mystery Series or this is your first introduction, you’re going to love hanging out with Professor Emmeline Prather and travel along with […]

Debut Thriller Writer on Her Path to Publication

Debut Thriller Writer Avanti Centrae I’m so pleased to introduce Debut Thriller Writer Avanti Centrae. She’s here to share her story about publishing her first novel. Welcome Avanti! Love to find new thriller writers? Don’t miss my post on the first two ITW Debut Authors of the year. Click the link here to read more. […]

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