Back in May 2019 I experienced an unusual day. It was notable for the number of people I knew who died. I know, I know. Across the world, many people die every day. But I’ve noticed that the older I get, the more often it happens to those I know. Sometimes, we’re not even talking …
Several years ago, way before I was a published writer, I did the smart thing. I started attending writers’ conferences as often as I could. I was lucky. I connected with a very talented woman who had already been published several times over. Margaret Tessler invited me to join her writers’ critique group and suggested …
(Author’s Note: I’m appalled that I left this post in the ‘draft’ file! While it was composed almost two years ago, the content is still very relevant!) Yes, that sounds stilted, and yet how else would you say it and not dangle your preposition. Of course these days, it’s no longer a problem (according to …
I received this wonderful review from writer Amber Foxx a few weeks ago. At last, I have time to share it with you. Amber Foxx is a mystery writer herself, and someone whose opinion I respect. It’s always such a joy to have her read my work and review it. She has a lovely …
Today I have the privilege of appearing on the “50 Authors from 50 States” Blog. I’m giving away a copy of either one of my books if you’ll go to that site, make a comment, and leave your contact information. Please check it out. https://annettesnyder.blogspot.com/2016/07/yes-new-mexico-actually-is-in-united.html#links
I don’t know about the rest of you, but I’ve been receiving offers from Publishers Clearing House for at least forty-five years. I used to order magazines through them and enter the sweepstakes. Later on they started offering other “items” for purchase when the bottom seemed to fall out of the magazine ordering business. I’ve …
They say that amateur radio is an old man’s hobby. While not strictly true, we do have a large number of senior citizens engaged in the activity. We strive to bring in young people, and we’ve done pretty well with that. Perhaps it isn’t as fast as we’d like to see it happening, but great …
I heard about Yogi Berra’s death this past week and thought about all the times I’ve used one of his famous quotes. The guy had a way with words that made people laugh and think at the same time. I found myself using one of those quotes earlier this month when Hubby and I had an …
I have the pleasure of appearing again on Patricia Stoltey’s popular blog. She’s a great hostess, and I love it if you go on over and check it out. My post today is “Do-Overs.” You can find it at http://patriciastolteybooks.com/2015/07/do-overs-by-patricia-smith-wood/. Enjoy!
In anticipation of my latest mystery, Murder on Sagebrush Lane, I scheduled a book signing at Treasure House Books & Gifts in Old Town, Albuquerque. For the past three years now I’ve been welcomed at Treasure House to sign copies of my first mystery, The Easter Egg Murder. With that title, and that particular holiday, it’s …
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