Jane K. Cleland's Josie Prescott Antiques Mystery Series, An Antiques Road Show for Mystery Fans

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About Jane Cleland

Jane Cleland

Hometown:: New York is now my hometown

About Me:: I used to own a rare book and antiques store in Portsmouth, New Hampshire and now live in New York City with my husband. My first Josie Prescott mystery, CONSIGNED TO DEATH was nominated for both the Agatha Award and the Macavity Award for Best First Novel, as well as for the Deadly Ink's David Award.

I am the Chair of the Wolfe Pack's literary awards, including the Nero and the new Black Orchid Novella Award (in partnership with Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine) and President of the Mystery Writers of America, New York Chapter.

My second Josie Prescott mystery, Deadly Appraisal, was published in April, 2007, and my third, Antiques to Die For, will be published in April, 2008. I am thrilled to discuss my writing and books with you. Please send me a blog comment or email me.

I Am A:: Reader, Writer

Website:: www.janecleland.net

Books And Authors I Like:: Rex Stout's Nero Wolfe
John D. MacDonald's Travis McGee
Robert B. Parker's Spencer
Ed McBain's 87th Precinct

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At the recent mystery conference, Left Coast Crime, I moderated a panel entitled, “What’s My Niche? Cozies With a Theme.” As the author of the Josie Prescott Antiques Mysteries, that topic is right up my alley.

My panel was intended…

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Finding My Way: Thoughts on Plotting

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In Antiques to Die For, the third Josie Prescott Antiques Mystery, I wrote without an outline. Boy, was that a mistake. Twenty-twenty hindsight and all that. Writing without an outline worked out pretty well in the first two books in the series, but man, it sure didn't with this one.

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The Anatomy of Persuasion

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I've spent a fair amount of time thinking about the nature of persuasive arguments. Why is one person good at it, and not another?

Certainly, one needs well-framed and well-developed content and a delivery style people find pleasant to listen to or read—after all, people aren't stupid and they won't pay attention unless they want to. But that's all theory... in order…

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Write to Touch Your Readers’ Hearts and Minds

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Kate White, editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan magazine and the best-selling author of the Bailey Weggins mystery series, said she frequently reminds herself to write big and bold—to find the best way of expressing exactly what it is she wants to say to knock her readers' socks off.

"I have a tendency to hold back with my writing," sh…

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A Cynic's Views of Thanksgiving Volunteers

Here’s an example of why I sometimes have trouble admiring people who volunteer on Thanksgiving and Christmas at organizations like soup kitchens. I overheard a woman explain her intentions by saying, “My son is going to his girlfriend’s family, so we might as well.” In other words, she and her husband are volunteering because they have nothing better to do.

Most soup kitchens don’t need volunteers on Thanksgiving and Christmas. Lots of people volunt…

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At 8:23pm on May 2nd, 2008, Jane Cleland said…: Hi Annette,

It was great to meet you too! Hope to see you again soon at another event.

Warmly, Jane

At 9:59am on March 31st, 2008, MysteryDawg said…: Hi Jane,

Thanks. They sound clear. I wil spend a little later tonight listening to them

Aldo

At 10:36pm on March 27th, 2008, Betty Gordon said…: Jane, thanks for the invitation and congratulations on yoru awards. I feel like we've met -- maybe at a Bouchercon??
My best to you and your writing, Betty

At 9:29am on March 20th, 2008, Jane Cleland said…: Yes -- let's do get together! I'll watch for you at the next few shows I go to.

At 5:20am on March 16th, 2008, Elaine Flinn said…: Hi Jane-
Thanks for the invite - we'll have to get together one of these times and talk 'antiques' - after my 30 years in the biz and your foray - oh, my - the stories we could tell, huh? :)

At 12:04pm on March 13th, 2008, Patrick Balester said…: Hi Jane,

Very impressive credentials with those nominations. I'm not familiar with your series;is it a cozy? Guess I'll have to check it out. How do you like NY?
Do you know Julie Hyzy? She is President of the midwest chapter. I met her at the LIM conference and she is a wonderful spokeperson for MWA. I plan to join as soon as my book is released in June.

At 11:24am on March 13th, 2008, Janet Rudolph said…: Jane, I can't believe we didn't meet at LCC Denver. How odd. Can't wait for the At Home in Berkeley, and since it's here at my home, we're bound to meet!

Looking forward to it. 7 p.m. Berkeley.

At 6:34am on March 13th, 2008, L.J. Sellers said…: Thanks for the invite. Your favorites are my favorites. Congratulations on your many awards. Nothing like coming out strong!

At 6:33am on March 13th, 2008, Chris Ewan said…: Hello Jane, thanks for your invite. Must be nice to be able to write "New York is my hometown"! I'm in NYC next week, getting married in the Empire State Building (despite my vertigo). Your series sounds like lots of fun.
Cheers
Chris

At 2:31pm on February 27th, 2008, Lonnie Cruse said…: Hi Jane,

Thanks for the invite. I enjoyed spending time with you at Murder In the Magic City