Author Archives: Lisa Thomas

I am a writer. I should be writing. I have two people to kill off in my next novel (spoiler alert). Although I think I’m a pretty good writer, I’m an even better procrastinator. Here are ten ways I waste … Continue reading →

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I’ve always known I wasn’t good at multi-tasking. Yes, I can walk and chew gum, but if tasks require more concentration than that, I tend to fail. Miserably. My family knows not to try to engage me in a serious … Continue reading →

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Them: “What do you do for a living?” Me: “I write mystery novels.” Them: “Ooh! I’ve always wanted to write a book.” Me: “So why don’t you?” Them: Uhhh… If I had a nickel for every time I heard this, … Continue reading →

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Whenever I tell people I write cozy mysteries, I get a slight variation of the same look. They nod their heads, squint their eyes, and open their mouths just a bit. The question on their lips is always the same: … Continue reading →

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I try to be a “glass is half full” kind of person. When I fall down, I pick myself up. When the going gets tough, I get going. So when I see the sales of my books have flat lined, … Continue reading →