Yes, I’m thinking of looking into it. Catherine The Blood Runs Cold A Matter of Blood - Lambda Literary Award Finalist Readers rave: Complex characters, well-written, intelligent, page turner,

That course sounds really interesting, Dharma. Thank you for sharing. cheryl -- Cheryl Head Author, Charlie Mack Motown Mysteries Director of Inclusion, Golden Crown Literary Society

I almost finished the rough draft of my WIP last month, so I want to finish that. I am launching my fifth novel next Tuesday, so I’m jazzed about that. I am also going through Mark Dawson’s

To finish incorporating beta reader feedback into my mss for the first in a new series, write a bang-up query letter and be ready to go after the holidays.

Complete Book 5 of my Charlie Mack Series. I have a spring publish date. But the book is fully outlined, and I'm 2/3rds done. Publisher also asked if I was doing a second book for 2020. Sigh. Need

Right now I’m in New Mexico on a two week writing trip. I’m three days in and just now settling into the writing. My goal is to walk away from here with at least 20,000 words. I have lots of work

My goals are to complete a readable draft of my R&R to send to my beta readers by mid-December and begin revising my cozy with hopes of going on sub in January. -- Mia P. Manansala Secretary, Mystery

Get a complete draft of my NaNoWriMo project. I'm thankfully not burned out on the story this year, so I think getting a finished draft is doable. Probably end of January, since I'm trying to keep my

I finally have a full draft of my WIP (except for the love scene) which is due to my publisher 1/1/2020. So my only goals are (1) write a believable sex scene (2) get the ms in shape for

I am pleased that for a change I have a release schedule ahead of me for the next four months, instead of scrambling to put books out at the last minute. Of course, now I have to stick to that

Ah, December. A complicated month. What are your writing goals for it? -- Bess writer of unconventional mysteries www.BessCarnanBooks.com

Doing an R&R for my ComiKon mystery (that's been on sub for over a year and a half *sob*). Used Nano to get the first two acts in place, according to the editor's feedback. Now I'm going through it

Oh man, I know that feeling. But I believe in you! You've got this! -- Bess writer of unconventional mysteries www.BessCarnanBooks.com

I am in the final draft of a ghost story set in rural Alabama that doesn't seem like it will ever be finished.... xogreg

I've never heard someone say "yay for heartburn!" before. I'm glad it had a silver lining though. :) A writing retreat sounds awesome! Where will it be? -- Bess writer of unconventional

I’m just 10K words into my new book about a private investigator thrown into the world of corporate espionage. I hope to get a big chunk written at my upcoming writing retreat. -- Anne Laughlin |

I am about 50% into my new Mahu Investigation. I kept thinking that the motive I had in mind was too obvious and not strong enough, but then a bad dream brought me a mew and much stronger motive. Yay

You had me at cat rescuer! I’m at 55K into my third lesbian outlaw biker thriller. I’m into the fourth and final act and feeling excited and nervous about wrapping it up. Peace out, Dharma

I'm still on my cat rescuer book, but at a point where I don't want to rage quit and become a chocolatier instead. My first draft is going to end up at about 40,000 words, so it's got a lot of work

Holy cheesenips! This is the first I'm hearing about the Magna Cum Murder incident and that's horrifying. -- -- Bess writer of unconventional mysteries www.BessCarnanBooks.com