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Category: Craft of Writing

The Joys of Winter

December 16, 2018 ConnieBerry 3 Comments

As I write, I look out on a thick blanket of snow rolling down to a frozen white lake. Ice…

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Posted in: Book Titles, Climate, Mysteries, Setting, Travel Filed under: charles todd, ice hotels, old customs, Scandinavia, Snow, winter

per•se•ver•ance

November 22, 2018 ConnieBerry 6 Comments

  per·se·ver·ance noun \ˌpər-sə-ˈvir-ən(t)s\ First known use: 14th century :The quality that allows someone to continue trying to do something…

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Posted in: Advice from Writers, Craft of Writing, Mysteries, Revisions Filed under: mystery writing, perseverance, rejection letters

Dream, Dream, Dream

July 30, 2014 ConnieBerry 4 Comments

The main character in my mystery, young widow Kate Hamilton, contemplates the significance of dreams: All you have to do…

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Posted in: Craft of Writing, Uncategorized

What I Wish I Had Known, Part V: Lucy Burdette

December 8, 2013 ConnieBerry Leave a comment

This week I am pleased to introduce you to Lucy Burdette, author of twelve mysteries, eight written as Roberta Isleib.…

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Posted in: Advice from Writers, Craft of Writing, Mysteries, Publishing, Writing Conferences and Workshops Filed under: Key West, Lucy Burdette, Publishing, Seascape Writers' Retreat, writing advice

Blogs and Bum Glue

November 30, 2013 ConnieBerry Leave a comment

     “She generally gave herself very good advice,” Lewis Carroll said of Alice in Wonderland, “though she very seldom followed…

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Posted in: Advice from Writers, Blogging, Characters, Craft of Writing, Learning Curve, Publishing, Uncategorized Filed under: blogs, craft of writing, unforgettable characters, writing advice

Truth and Consequences

October 20, 2013 ConnieBerry Leave a comment

“Everybody, sooner or later,” said Robert Louis Stevenson, “sits down to a banquet of consequences.” Wonderful quote. I’ve used it…

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Posted in: Characters, Craft of Writing, Mysteries Filed under: Gone Girl, moral universe, mysteries, Robert Louis Stevenson

What I Wish I Had Known, Part IV: G. M. Malliet

October 13, 2013 ConnieBerry Leave a comment

    This week I have the privilege of introducing you to award-winning mystery writer G. M. MALLIET, whose books,…

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Posted in: Advice from Writers, Craft of Writing, Mysteries, Publishing Filed under: Advice for New Writers, g.m. malliett, mysteries

The Race is Not to the Swift

August 5, 2013 ConnieBerry Leave a comment

Perseverance is one of life’s great virtues—something we admire in others but shrink back from learning ourselves. This is because…

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Posted in: Antiques, Craft of Writing, Revisions Filed under: Antiques, Hester Bateman, perseverance, revisions, silver

Amanda Flower’s Advice for New Mystery Writers

July 19, 2013 ConnieBerry 2 Comments

          This week I have the pleasure of introducing you to a wonderful mystery writer, Amanda Flower (yes, that’s her…

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Posted in: Advice from Writers, Craft of Writing, Mysteries, Publishing Filed under: Amanda Flower, mysteries, Publishing, writing advice

Duffy Brown’s “Never Give Up” Game Plan to Getting Published

July 9, 2013 ConnieBerry 8 Comments

All writers, especially first-time writers, struggle mightily with self-doubt. Believe me, I know. Even though, so far, I’ve stuck a mere…

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Posted in: Advice from Writers, Awards, Craft of Writing, Mysteries, Publishing Filed under: Advice for New Writers, Duffy Brown, Publishing

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Latest Reviews

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A delight for lovers of antiques and complicated mysteries with a touch of romance.
―Kirkus Reviews
Berry takes her protagonist down the path to discovery... a very satisfying ending... This one is a keeper.
―New York Journal of Books
Readers will appreciate Kate's growth as a character in this atmospheric story. Fans of Jane K. Cleland's books... will want to try this series.
―Library Journal
...a well-realized cast and a beautifully described setting.
―Booklist

I loved this book! The plot is deliciously twisty and unexpectedly romantic.
―Jane Cleland, award-winning author of the Josie Prescott Antiques mysteries

What a treat! A modern day Outlander…Charming, authentic, surprising―and completely irresistible.
―Hank Phillippi Ryan, national bestselling and Agatha award-winning author of Trust Me

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