Author: jeannemeeks

I write mysteries. I also bike long distances, quilt, backpack, canoe, and play tennis, golf, and pickleball, Now that I've retired, I live a fun-filled life.

Create an Eye-catching Poster from Your Book Cover

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  You'll look famous and stand out from other vendors when passers-by see your name and picture on a big poster. Impressive posters are neither difficult nor expensive to create and you'll get much needed attention for your book signings. Here's how I made this poster using my book cover image and free photo editing … Continue reading Create an Eye-catching Poster from Your Book Cover

Helen Osterman: When to End A Series

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Guest Blog by Helen Osterman Thanks for inviting me to your blog. I am the author of the  Emma Winberry cozy mystery series of six books. I've learned that it is imperative to keep your characters fresh. I do that by giving my protagonist, Emma, an unusual life. To keep my readers interested, Emma gets into trouble and … Continue reading Helen Osterman: When to End A Series

Outside Health and Fitness Podcast Interview

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Steve Stearn, host of Outside Health and Fitness, has a terrific show with episodes covering healthy eating, diet fads, meditation, outside exercise, even joggling (juggling while jogging). It's a fun, interesting, and informative show. My interview can be heard by clicking on the play arrow button above. http://www.outsidehealthandfitness.com/adventure-novelist-jeanne-meeks    

How to Land a Radio Interview

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When I was eighteen I couldn't order pizza because I hated saying my name. So a half hour interview on a radio show was a big deal. Fortunately, Steve Stearns, the host of Outside Health and Fitness, was an easy guy to talk to. He made the conversation fun...and that's the key. Listen in at: http://www.outsidehealthandfitness.com/adventure-novelist-jeanne-meeks But … Continue reading How to Land a Radio Interview

Women of Mystery Talk about Books

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Women of Mystery (me included) talk about books at Green Hills Library. Tuesday. April 29 at 7 PM. 8611 W 103rd St. Palos Hills. Join the fun.  My four-woman critique group will discuss our books, our inspirations, our adventures in publishing, and how to get started writing.