Skip to content
  • About
  • Welcome to my Writing Blog

Mary Coley Writes

Writing thoughts, contemplations and more.

Category: Characterization

My Panel! Mystery Writers Speak – Day 4 /Bouchercon 2016

Posted on October 10, 2016 by marycoley

After three full days of author panels and special events featuring the world’s most beloved and successful mystery writers –… Read more My Panel! Mystery Writers Speak – Day 4 /Bouchercon 2016

More Neighbors near The Ravine

Posted on June 1, 2016 by marycoley

You’ve met the other families who live near The Ravine. Today, I’ll introduce you to the rest of them, the… Read more More Neighbors near The Ravine

The Devil in the Details – Jekyll Post 1

Posted on March 31, 2015March 31, 2015 by marycoley

You’ve heard that saying before, right? And it is so true. Whether you are reading a book, watching a television… Read more The Devil in the Details – Jekyll Post 1

Interview with a Hysterical Mother!

Posted on March 10, 2015 by marycoley

(A television interview in progress with Maria Sanchez) (Reference: Ant Dens: A suspense novel) INTERVIEWER:Thank you for agreeing to this interview, Mrs.… Read more Interview with a Hysterical Mother!

On the Advantages of Not Looking Smart

Posted on February 10, 2015February 10, 2015 by marycoley

Today, I’m offering up a brief interview with Trudy. (Those of you who have read my book Cobwebs: A Suspense… Read more On the Advantages of Not Looking Smart

Popcorn!

Posted on February 2, 2015February 2, 2015 by marycoley

Doesn’t your mouth water just thinking about it? That’s what I am smelling and feeling like today, as a writer. Here’s… Read more Popcorn!

Autumn Rumblings – Story People are Stirring

Posted on December 10, 2014 by marycoley

When the leaves drop from the trees, my story people start stirring. They are restless, particularly when I haven’t been… Read more Autumn Rumblings – Story People are Stirring

Intruder! – Meet Trudy

Posted on September 8, 2014September 8, 2014 by marycoley

One of my favorite character’s in Cobwebs – A Suspense Novel is Trudy. An important character in this mystery, Trudy’s… Read more Intruder! – Meet Trudy

Feeling Trapped? — Claustrophobia

Posted on September 3, 2014 by marycoley

We’ve all heard that word. Sometimes we hear it during a discussion about someone else. “She doesn’t like elevators –… Read more Feeling Trapped? — Claustrophobia

Story Person Says, “It’s Bull—-!” (or The Importance of Character Thoughts and Words)

Posted on January 10, 2014 by marycoley

How important is story people dialogue (both internal and external) to your story? Well, truthfully – it’s EVERYTHING! Whether your story… Read more Story Person Says, “It’s Bull—-!” (or The Importance of Character Thoughts and Words)

Posts navigation

Older posts

Recent Posts

  • First 5 pages of Crystalline Crypt
  • A New Book to preview!?
  • Chrysalis – Chapter 1
  • Race to Death!
  • Chrysalis – A Race to Death

Recent Comments

Mary Losoncy on First 5 pages of Crystalline…
Barbara on First 5 pages of Crystalline…
Ann on A New Book to preview!?
marycoley on Blood on the Cimarron
Nancy Webster on Blood on the Cimarron

Archives

  • April 2019
  • August 2018
  • May 2018
  • April 2018
  • October 2017
  • September 2017
  • May 2017
  • October 2016
  • September 2016
  • August 2016
  • June 2016
  • May 2016
  • April 2016
  • March 2016
  • February 2016
  • January 2016
  • December 2015
  • November 2015
  • October 2015
  • September 2015
  • August 2015
  • July 2015
  • June 2015
  • May 2015
  • April 2015
  • March 2015
  • February 2015
  • January 2015
  • December 2014
  • November 2014
  • October 2014
  • September 2014
  • August 2014
  • July 2014
  • June 2014
  • May 2014
  • April 2014
  • March 2014
  • January 2014
  • December 2013
  • November 2013
  • October 2013
  • September 2013
  • August 2013
  • July 2013
  • June 2013
  • May 2013
  • April 2013
  • March 2013
  • February 2013
  • January 2013
  • December 2012
  • November 2012
  • October 2012
  • September 2012
  • August 2012
  • July 2012
  • June 2012
  • May 2012
  • April 2012
  • March 2012
  • February 2012
  • January 2012
  • December 2011

Categories

  • Audiobooks
  • Author Needs
  • Authors
  • Beehives
  • Blog topics
  • Boomer Bites
  • Bouchercon Convention
  • Characterization
  • children
  • Chrysalis
  • Classes
  • Conferences
  • Creativity
  • Crystalline Crypt
  • Current Project
  • Description
  • Dialogue
  • Environment
  • Family
  • Fiction
  • Idea generation
  • Inside a Boomer's Head
  • Managing Your Manuscript
  • Marketing
  • My books
  • Plotting
  • Seasonal tidbits
  • Setting
  • Setting/Sense of Place
  • Short story
  • The Ravine
  • Uncategorized
  • Writing Prompts

Meta

  • Register
  • Log in
  • Entries feed
  • Comments feed
  • WordPress.com
Blog at WordPress.com.
  • Follow Following
    • Mary Coley Writes
    • Join 550 other followers
    • Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
    • Mary Coley Writes
    • Customize
    • Follow Following
    • Sign up
    • Log in
    • Report this content
    • View site in Reader
    • Manage subscriptions
    • Collapse this bar
 

Loading Comments...