Dead to Writes – S1, E3: The Case of the Carriageless Horse

In this Episode: * Donna interviews #DeadlyFriend author Steven M. Moore (The Chaos Chronicles Trilogy, Carrick Publishing 2018) * Tips for authors courtesy of Steve and Donna * #ReadersOnTheRun short story feature: "The Case of the Carriageless Horse", by Steven M. Moore, World Enough and Crime (Carrick Publishing, 2016) Are you a published author? Would… Continue reading Dead to Writes – S1, E3: The Case of the Carriageless Horse

Guest Blogger Judy Penz Sheluk: The Power of “What If?”

As a mystery writer, I’m often asked where I get my ideas. The answer to that varies by the story, although I’ll admit that there’s always some impetus that drives me to want to develop the fictional characters and inhabit their world for a while. Let’s take, for example, my short story “Live Free or… Continue reading Guest Blogger Judy Penz Sheluk: The Power of “What If?”

New Release! The Color of LIfe, by Claudette Carrida Jeffrey

Hot off the Carrick Publishing presses! We're thrilled to bring you this exceptional literary novel by Claudette C. Jeffrey: The Color of Life. Now available: Kindle Edition e-Pub Edition (Smashwords and their Premium Distributors) Print Paperback Edition The Color of Life is 'coming-of-age' at its finest. This second book in the Claire Soublet series gathers… Continue reading New Release! The Color of LIfe, by Claudette Carrida Jeffrey

World Enough And Crime ~ daily Feature: The Ultimate Mystery, by M.H. Callway

***Coming soon*** WORLD ENOUGH AND CRIME***, (Carrick Publishing, Fall 2014) At Carrick Publishing, we're thrilled to be working once again with a group of talented professional authors. It's been a hell of a ride, and we're not there yet, but by October we'll be ready for the release of this exceptional Crime anthology! Meanwhile, allow… Continue reading World Enough And Crime ~ daily Feature: The Ultimate Mystery, by M.H. Callway

Readers on the Couch: Why do people love mysteries? ~ guest blogger Cecilia Dominic

First, a huge thank you to Donna Carrick for inviting me to write this post!As a psychologist and behavioral sleep medicine specialist, I hear the following three complaints most often in my practice:1. I can't sleep. 2. My mind won't stop racing. 3. Why is this anxiety/depression/sleep problem happening to me?I address the first two… Continue reading Readers on the Couch: Why do people love mysteries? ~ guest blogger Cecilia Dominic

EFD1: Starship Goodwords is coming to Print!

Good news, Anthology fans! The first in our Carrick Publishing series of anthologies, EFD1: Starship Goodwords, is coming to Print! The expected release date is October 30. Stay tuned for availability news! Buy From Amazon, Kindle Carrick Publishing is pleased to present: EFD1: Starship Goodwords, the first in a series of cross-genre anthologies brought to… Continue reading EFD1: Starship Goodwords is coming to Print!

Sales Rankings — Not just a number…

Whether you're in the market for a great e-book on corporate survival, like Suits And Ladders, by Suzen Fromstein, or a gripping literary thriller for the sunny summer days ahead, chances are you've encountered Best-Seller Rankings within the Amazon book and e-book retail machine. How important are those rankings, really? The answer to that question… Continue reading Sales Rankings — Not just a number…

Carrick Publishing presents: Teeter-Totter Between Lust and Murder, by Steven M. Moore

One of the greatest benefits of being an Independent e-Publisher is enjoying the opportunity to meet a myriad of talented writers. Such is the case with my friend and fellow-author Steven M. Moore, creator of the Chen and Castiblanco Detective Series. In his latest e-novel, Teeter-Totter between Lust and Murder, (Carrick Publishing, 2013) Steve continues… Continue reading Carrick Publishing presents: Teeter-Totter Between Lust and Murder, by Steven M. Moore

COMEDY WRITER FALLS RIGHT OVER THE CLIFF ~ Melodie Campbell

Ever make a really bad typo? I mean really bad. My worst ever professional mistake was in an Annual Report for a one-hundred-million dollar corporation, in which an innocent little ‘t’ went missing from the word ‘assets.’ The board was not amused by “This year, we experienced an increase in corporate asses.” Today, I found… Continue reading COMEDY WRITER FALLS RIGHT OVER THE CLIFF ~ Melodie Campbell

Spring in Canada — a wonderful time (and place) to be a Crimewriter

With all the buzz this month about the up-coming Arthur Ellis Short-list (Short List Events take place April 18, 2013 in cities across Canada), I'd be a naughty little Crime Writer if I didn't pay homage to the CrimeWriters of Canada (CWC) and their exceptional work in raising the profile of the Crime Fiction and… Continue reading Spring in Canada — a wonderful time (and place) to be a Crimewriter