Telling stories
I’m guest blogging today on Killer Crafts and Crafty Killers on why I set Murder is Uncooperative in Vancouver. Thanks to Lois Winston, author of the Anastasia Pollock crafting mysteries, for the opportunity to talk to her readers.
One of my short stories, The Way to a Man’s Heart, is featured today on the Short Mystery Society’s Short Story Saturday.
I’m very happy to have my short story, The Mercy Killer, up on Mysteryrat’s Maze podcast today. It’s my first experience writing for a podcast and I think the actor, Thomas Nance, did a great job. Thanks to Lorie Lewis Ham for accepting the story and setting it all up.
Today, I’m guest blogging on Susan Palmquist’s blog, This Writer’s Life, on creating characters that readers can relate to.
KRL: When did you first write “Mercy Killer” and where did you get the idea?
KRL: Has it been published?
KRL: Have you written and published many short stories?
KRL: I understand you also write mystery novels, what is easier writing short stories or books?
A year and half ago I was honoured to be elected to the board of directors of Crime Writers of Canada as the regional representative for British Columbia/Yukon/Northwest Territories. CWC is the national professional association for mystery and crime writers in Canada. Our mission is to promote Canadian crime writing and to raise the profile of Canadian crime writers with readers, reviewers, librarians, booksellers, and the media.
Whenever we organize an event, such as the panel presentation and display table we set up at Word Vancouver at the Vancouver Public Library on September 30, I usually present it as an opportunity to sell books and connect with readers.
But, inevitably, the thing that members comment on is how much they enjoyed spending time with other members. And new writers say how surprised they are at how supportive other members are.
As well as CWC, I belong to Sisters in Crime, which promotes the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers, and our local chapter, Sisters in Crime – Canada West. I also belong to a number of online discussion groups.
For people involved in an occupation as solitary as writing, it’s a pleasure to connect and share information with other writers.
I always encourage other writers or aspiring writers to join a professional association. You’ll be glad you did.
What do a burned-out WWII spy seeking peace and quiet in the wilds of BC, a single parent desperate for affordable housing in Vancouver and a female hit person have in common? They are all women on the case and creations of Vancouver mystery authors. On Thursday, September 13, I’ll be joining Iona Whishaw and Linda L. Richards to talk about writing and read from our latest works at the 2nd Annual General Meeting of the Left Coast Crime Convention Association
Date: Thursday, September 13, 2018
Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Location: Atrium, Richmond Library and Cultural Centre
7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond
For more information about Left Coast Crime 2019, go to the website: www.leftcoastcrime.org/2019/
