by Diana Renn | Mar 5, 2013 | finishing a novel, Freedom internet blocking software, pomodoro technique, Sleuths Spies and Alibis, Time Timer, writing process
Having recently finished a draft of my novel, I thought I’d share my top three tools for getting a draft done:1. A timer. Specifically, this one:This is a visual timer made by a company called Time Timer. (I know, kind of a redundant name — they needed to...
by Diana Renn | Jan 15, 2013 | Mayan Riviera, Mexico, Sleuths Spies and Alibis, unplugging from internet, work life balance
Also resurfacing: a sea turtle we saw in Mexico!Happy New Year! I’m very behind with updates to this blog. I was traveling with my family over the new year (Mexico!) and am also busy writing a new novel, which I plan to hand over to my editor in just a few...
by Diana Renn | Jun 11, 2012 | Sleuths Spies and Alibis, Tokyo Heist, Tokyo Heist giveaway, Tokyo Heist launch week, Tokyo Heist news, YABC
We have three winners for last week’s Tokyo Heist Gallery Giveaways:BRAIDEN A. has won the eComic In Maps and Legends by Michael Jasper and Niki Smith.LAUREN B. Won the signed print of Niki’s Tokyo Heist-inspired illustration.MALVINA B. Won two ARCs from...
by Diana Renn | Mar 20, 2012 | mystery novels, settings, Sleuths Spies and Alibis
I’ll be back here soon, I promise. Meanwhile, I’m over at Sleuths Spies & Alibis, kicking off our new Tuesday blog theme by discussing sashimi and settings!
by Diana Renn | Jan 31, 2012 | Sleuths Spies and Alibis, young sleuths
From curfews to cash flow problems, young sleuths in fiction face a variety of challenges in solving mysteries or fighting crime. How can writers creatively turn those obstacles into assets? Today I’m investigating young investigators, on my group mystery blog...
by Diana Renn | Oct 26, 2011 | Dan Poblocki, Sleuths Spies and Alibis
Commercial break! We have a fabulous middle grade mystery writer in our Interrogation Room at Sleuths Spies & Alibis today! Kristen Kittscher and I have interviewed the amazing DAN POBLOCKI. Dan is the author of THE STONE CHILD, THE MYSTERIOUS FOUR series, and THE...
