Research–A Little, A Lot, Or None At All

By Jill-Ayn, on June 22nd, 2019

Hello Fellow Readers–

This is a question I get asked all the time: “How much research do you have to do for a book?” Well, it all depends on the book and the topic. Sometimes I need to do a lot, and sometimes none at all, and everywhere in between.

For my Annie Malone, P.I. . . . → Read More: Research–A Little, A Lot, Or None At All

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Reviews of Cozy Mysteries I’ve Read Recently

By Jill-Ayn, on June 14th, 2019

Hello Fellow Readers and Writers–

I read a LOT of books, but mostly cozy mysteries. (Maybe that’s why I like writing them, as well.) Anyway, I thought you’d like to see what I’m currently reading, and how I like those cozy mysteries. Ready?

The first book is Death By Chocolate Lab, by Bethany Blake (Kensington . . . → Read More: Reviews of Cozy Mysteries I’ve Read Recently

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My Journey to Becoming a Writer

By Jill-Ayn, on June 7th, 2019

Hi Readers and Writers–

Some of you asked how I became a writer. Well, here goes . . . .

I’ve been a voracious reader since a very early age. My brother had a set of Hardy Boys Mysteries, and that’s where my love of mysteries started, I guess. By the time I was 12, . . . → Read More: My Journey to Becoming a Writer

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Inspiration Comes from the Oddest Places

By Jill-Ayn, on June 1st, 2019

Hello Readers!

I’m always asked where do I get my ideas for the books I write, so I decided to let you in on my “secret.” Inspiration comes from odd places, overheard conversations, people-watching, the news, a book I read, or a movie I watch. It can really come from ANYTHING! Here’s an example:

About . . . → Read More: Inspiration Comes from the Oddest Places

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