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professional relationships, publishing oppor- tunities, and developing my writing craft. I’ve been a member for over twenty years.
What challenges have you faced writing in collaborative anthologies like
"Murder by the Glass" and "Virginia is for Mysteries"?
who help catch killers in each book.
What does your typical writing day look like while balancing a full-time job at a global financial firm?
I handle social media book promotions early in the morning before work and write in my car during my lunch hour and in my home office after work and on weekends.
Out of all the anthologies you have contributed to, which story or project has been the most personally meaningful to you and why?
First Comes Love, Then Comes Murder is an all-female author anthology with tales of bri- dezillas, ruthless relationships, and some I dos and some I don’ts. The book won two awards and is a fun read.
What advice would you give to aspiring mystery writers looking to break into anthology publications?
Join the Short Mystery Fiction Society, wri- ter’s groups, and attend writing conferences to make connections with short story writers and publishers of anthologies.
Photo: Author Teresa Inge, ce- lebrated mystery writer, known for her engaging stories, strong female leads, and love of classic cars and canine companions.
We moved a lot,
which gave me great insight into different settings and adaptability for my characters.
– Teresa Inge
Working with multiple authors requires editing many stories and answering author questions. The
final product is a great book promoted on social media by all
the authors.
Your Mutt Mysteries series combines pets
and crime-solving; how do you develop the
relationship between animals and their
human counterparts in your stories?
I develop strong bonds between my protagonists and their dogs, Cagney and Lacey, and other dogs
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