Whew, it's been a while, but I've finally got my next manuscript finished! It's entitled A Proper Murder and is my latest murder mystery. It's always satisfying when you get to type "The End" at the end of a draft, but this is especially fun when it's a historical murder mystery. My agent really liked a previous murder mystery I gave her, and wanted to see something similar, so I suggested I try writing a new one in the same "universe" as my previous one.
Although this story definitely shares some DNA with my previous murder mysteries, it's definitely an entirely new read. I've also sharpened up my mystery chops these past few months, studying the genre and reading and writing non-stop to get the narrative as tight and entertaining as possible. It was also a lot of fun to write!
Below is a brief blurb of A Proper Murder. I've got a few trusted Crit Partners giving me feedback now, but if anyone else would like to give it a read, please let me know. I'm always happy to reciprocate. Thanks!
A Proper Murder
Mark, this sounds awesome. We've really been into murder mysteries lately, so I've been devouring both books and TV shows. Have you sold your first mystery to a publisher yet?
ReplyDeleteThanks, Donna:) We're pretty much reading/watch murder mysteries every night in our house. I've garnered interest in my mysteries so far, but nothing published just yet on that front.
DeleteI do love that time period! I'd love to read it, but I'm a super slow reader and would probably slow down your progress. I'll definitely be reading it eventually! I've been working on a book set in the 1950's. It will take me forever to finish. Historicals are so much work, but I love them.
ReplyDeleteSo cool, Elizabeth! I look forward to reading yours someday as well:)
DeleteCongratulations! And set during WWII - nice.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Alex! It's a favorite subject of mine:)
DeleteGreat news, Mark. I've been wishing you'd write a new book! Thanks for stopping by my old Fourth Wish blog, but I can't reply on it anymore. Something has gone haywire. I've moved over to Wordpress at the site I gave here. (Victorian Scribbles still works, though. Go figure.)
ReplyDeleteSounds good, thanks for the heads up :)
DeleteHi Mark! I've been on a blog break and just saw this. If you're not in a big hurry, I'd be happy to read. Are you interested in just an overall opinion or a full critique?
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on getting another manuscript written! I'll read the book when it comes out.
ReplyDeleteHi, Mark, I'm so sorry I missed this announcement. (It's been a busy 6 months since we moved back to Portugal. Please keep me posted. I loved this book when I read the earlier version of it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your wisdom and expertise with us
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