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- Indexed articles, last 90 days
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- Sep 25, 2026
- Outlet visibility, for Maine Crime Writers
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- Jul 30, 2026
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environment – Maine Crime Writers (opens the original)
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Last September I participated in the launch of a new bookstore in Kittery with writers from Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. One of the authors I met was Dennis Pierce whose debut novel, Swinging for Power, captured my attention as … Continue reading → Vaughn C. Hardacker here: Earlier this month my partner Jane and I decided to fire up the ATV and embark on our annual Leaf Peep Excursion into the north Maine woods. I would like to say that this years experience was … Continue reading →
Author Interview with Dennis Pierce (opens the original)
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Last September I participated in the launch of a new bookstore in Kittery with writers from Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. One of the authors I met was Dennis Pierce whose debut novel, Swinging for Power, captured my attention as I pursued the tables. In the spirit of bringing new mystery authors to the forefront, I spoke with him earlier this month about his novel and writing process. Here is our conversation. Why do you write? I grew up with a love of reading, riding my bike to the l
No Excuses (opens the original)
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In talking to fellow writers this summer, I’ve been hearing a pattern of reasons why people can’t write that sound similar to why people can’t do other things, like exercise. Let’s call these reasons for what they are: excuses. I had them, too, once, and a wise woman finally said to me, “If you really wanted to write, you would. I don’t think you really want to do it.” I was insulted. I was angry. How could she say that to me? She was right. I wasn’t invested in writing. I didn’t want it enough.
Stop Making the Police the Villain: Writing Better Amateur Sleuth Mysteries (opens the original)
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I’m back this month still talking about amateur sleuths. This time I want to hone in on one of the biggest challenges in writing an amateur sleuth mystery: Why isn’t the police department solving the crime? It may be tempting to solve that problem by making the detective oblivious, lazy, or corrupt. That is taking the easy way out, and unfortunately, readers will notice. Additionally, many mystery fans, including myself, have friends or family in law enforcement. I respect and admire them and do
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