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S18 Ep51

Good News Good News

Team Rejection count: 233

STATION ETERNITY: Library Journal Starred Review!

Main Topic: Mindy Carlson and Characters

Mindy’s writing retreat imminent

Building characters needs as much detail as building the world: traits, connections, behaviors

Consistently believable emotional responses help mysteries flow

Yes, Her Dying Day is loosely based on the real life disappearance of Agatha Christie

Advice for new writers: Be brave and do the thing that scares you the most

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