As we get nearer to Halloween, my craft segment this week is timely, given I’ll be talking about spooky mysteries, and the world of paranormal cozies.

In personal writing news, I have just received my fifth book in my cozy mystery series back from my editor, and I’m working through her comments, and revising my story. Then I’ll send it back for a second edit and then proof reading before sending it out to the world.

I have always believed copy-editing and proofing are best left to the professionals. But I do my own developmental editing, before sending my book to some trusty first readers (beta readers) for feedback.