Some of you know my almost 9-year-old daughter is a swimmer. She’s in her third year of competitive swimming, so we’ve got our system for meets down pretty well. Downtime between races is usually social hour for the parents, but this weekend was different because it was our home swim meet. That means parents needed to … Read the rest →
Recently I attended an incredible writing conference, MWA University, sponsored by Mystery Writer’s of America. I spent the day listening to the likes of Hallie Ephron, Jess Lourey, Sara Peretsky and Hank Phillipi Ryan talk about craft and the writing life. It was amazing, and I learned vital tricks about craft and came away refreshed. … Read the rest →
This is an interview I ran more than a year ago, as a Monday post. In light of the senseless tragedy in Connecticut, I couldn’t bring myself to talk about true crime this week. Instead, I’m sharing this interview for all my new followers. Matt O’Brien is the journalist who wrote Beneath The Neon: Life … Read the rest →
Hi Vicki! Welcome to Turning The Page – thanks so much for visiting today. Thank you so much for having me, Stacy. 🙂 Your tag line is “sassy writer of sexy and funny fiction.” Is your main goal to make readers laugh? I would hope readers like the story. I believe if I made someone … Read the rest →
As most of you know, Jen Talty is the co-creator of Who Dares Win Publishing, and her expertise has been an integral part of WDW’s success. Jen is also a very talented writer with a wealth of knowledge about the ever-changing publishing world. She was nice enough to answer all of my questions AND give … Read the rest →
Due to this post from Roni Loren (thank you for the warning, Roni) I’ve decided to remove most photos from Thriller Thursday. I hope you’re still able to enjoy them! It’s early Monday morning, and I didn’t have my post for today planned. But there’s a question that’s been rattling around in my head. If you could … Read the rest →
Lethargy? Check. Apathy? Check? Pissed off in general? Check. I’ve struggled this week, and I can’t really explain why. I tried to chalk it up to being worn out from traveling and “female” issues, but I can’t blame it all on them. I think I went like hell before Thanksgiving and wore myself out. Then … Read the rest →
Trust me, that picture doesn’t do the muck justice. It’s snow mixed with rain, and when it hits the ground turns into cold slush. It’s really windy, and people are afraid to drive. Welcome to winter in Iowa. If you can’t tell, I detest it. Yes, snow’s pretty. Then the dogs go out and decorate … Read the rest →
I debated about writing this post, but so many of you had such awesome words of support for my brother Jeff that I felt I owed you this update. He went into the cancer center for scans on Friday. When he’d last seen them in June, they believed the surgery and last round of chemo … Read the rest →
It’s time for another Row80 check in! This week’s gone by so quickly, and tomorrow’s Halloween. Our stomachs will soon be stuffed with Thanksgiving feasts and then it will be mass hysteria as the holiday shopping season commences. I can hardly wait. Or not. Time’s ticking away on 2011, and I’m vowing to push hard … Read the rest →
Stacy Green is the best selling author of psychological thrillers and mystery with a dash of romance. As a stay at home mom, she's blessed with making writing a full-time career. She lives in Iowa with her supportive husband, daughter, and their three fur-babies.