I saw a post last week saying writers shouldn’t use AI, and I agree with a few points. 1.) Authors should not use AI covers.2.) Authors shouldn’t pass off AI writing as their own original book. But what about other aspects of the writing world like social media and vision boards? Times change. Technology evolves, […]

My true north is the same in my personal life as in my author world. I write psychic mystery thrillers for people who know the world can be dark, but still believe courage, humor, loyalty, intuition, and human connections matter. As a cautious optimist, I know life isn’t easy, that happy endings are not guaranteed,

How about a jigsaw puzzle of Detective Danny Gregg’s Adirondack hideaway—120 digital pieces at a time? Warm lights in the windows. A star-filled sky. And that lake is so calm it looks like it’s holding its breath, or someone is just below the surface is.😏 IYKYK No lost pieces. No table required. Just you, your

Who’s up for a word search? When my other half made an interesting suggestion, I went down a rabbit hole, searching for possibilities. And so, dear Marnie Reilly Mysteries readers, here is the first word search of 2026 for your enjoyment. Good luck! Please let me know what you think in the comments. What other

Crazy me. I participated in the 7 Deadly Sins Writing Challenge last week, hosted by yours truly and fellow authors TL Brown and Jennifer Brasington-Crowley. Pride, Greed, Envy, Lust, Wrath, Sloth, and Gluttony took center stage, as we wove tales for each. Imagine writing a story using only 15,400 characters, not words. Why? Because that’s

I write mystery thrillers because I’m drawn to complexity—of people, of secrets, and of the choices we make when the odds are against us. What lies beneath the surface fascinates me: hidden motives, unresolved trauma, and unseen forces, emotional or otherwise, shaping decisions. Humans rarely act without reason, even when their actions appear irrational, cruel,

Trigger warnings started as a courtesy in specific spaces. Academic discussions. Trauma-informed therapy settings. Places where the goal was processing, not storytelling. Somewhere along the line, they wandered into fiction. Content warnings create a problem for thrillers, horror, and dark fiction. Giving the reader a heads-up of what’s coming sabotages the entire point. Suspense relies

Bruce Spydar might claim to be unsociable, but his writing begs to differ. With a flair for blending wit, wisdom, and a dash of British cheek, Spydar’s books skip between uplifting self-help and semi-fictional romcoms with ease. Whether he’s poking fun at university life in Educating BJ or sharing unfiltered optimism in Unboxing: The Art