The Writing Life

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Remembering Hikers Whose Journeys Were Cut Short - by Pamela Beason

It's June, which means the beginning of summer in the Pacific Northwest. The snow is melting in the rugged Cascades, and my thoughts...

Of Plots and Themes

Every novel has a plot, which is the story line (what happens). But most good novels also have a theme, which is the underlying message...

How My Experience as a PI Affects My Writing

I worked as a private investigator for more than ten years, and that experience definitely impacts how I write my mysteries.

Why I Set Mysteries in Wild Places - by Pamela Beason

This is such a beautiful planet, and we share it with so many amazing creatures. I want to experience all the natural wonders I can.

Introducing the Free Range Writers

Welcome to the inaugural post of Free Range Writers (FRW), a unique collaboration between writers Greg Zeigler, Pamela Beason, and Dave...

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