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Messy is the New Creative?
I was thrilled to read a new study showing a causal link between working at a messy desk and being creative, because I can use it to rationalize what I’ve always considered to be a major personal failing. I’m not … Continue reading
Posted in Musings, Writing Life
Tagged "Janice Hamrick", clutter, creativity, messy desk, writing, writing life
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Do You Judge a Book by Its Cover?
How much does the cover of a book influence your decision, if not to buy, then at least to pick it up and take a look? Although we’d like to think otherwise, covers strongly influence our choice of reading. Sure, … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Musings, Writing Life
Tagged "Janice Hamrick", book covers, cover art, DEATH ON TOUR, Jocelyn Shore, mystery, writing
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Introducing the But-Fan
Most of the email I get is just lovely, but every rule has its exceptions.
Posted in Between the Lines
Tagged "Janice Hamrick", Between the Lines, cartoon, fan email, fans, funny, humor, mystery, writing, writing inspiration
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Between the Lines
I decided to try my hand at another form of expression and put a few of my more humorous experiences into a visual form. Take a look at my new cartoon and let me know what you think.
Posted in Between the Lines, Shorts and Quotes, Writing Life
Tagged "Janice Hamrick", Between the Lines, cartoon, funny, humor, writing, writing inspiration
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The Inexplicable Thought Processes of a Mystery Writer
It dawned on me recently that mystery writers do not think the same way that normal …um, I mean other … people think. It’s the little things: scanning the local crime reports and feeling a little disappointed that nothing eventful … Continue reading
Posted in Musings, Writing Life
Tagged "Janice Hamrick", breaking and entering, DEATH RIDES AGAIN, Jocelyn Shore, mystery, mystery writers, writing
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The Best Thing You Can Do For Your (Writing) Career
Think about your career. What is the hardest thing you have to do? Writers will tell you it’s writing, and I’m not saying they’re wrong, but I’m talking about something else. In any career, there’s the part you love, and … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Austin, author events, book signings, DEATH MAKES THE CUT, DEATH ON TOUR, fear, Get Up 'N Go, glossophobia, public speaking, Toastmasters, writing
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Where Do You Get Your Ideas?
I love getting to meet people who have read my books – it’s one of the very nicest parts of being an author. But one topic comes up frequently and yet always surprises me. People ask me where I get … Continue reading
Posted in Musings, Writing Life
Tagged "Janice Hamrick", creativity, DEATH MAKES THE CUT, DEATH ON TOUR, Einstein, Jonah Lehrer, Nietsche, writing
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Why I’m obsessed with Buffy the Vampire Slayer
I describe describe the nature of obsession on the Criminal Element blog… Obsession. The grand passion that drives a nominally sane member of society to destruction, murder, and madness. Great literature of every era has explored this topic: Ahab’s obsession … Continue reading
Posted in Serendipity and other random thoughts
Tagged Ahab, Angel, Buffy, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, DEATH MAKES THE CUT, Gollum, obsession, Spike, vampire, writing
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