Author’s humiliations are often fodder for their characters’ challenges, and more than one of my escapades have ended up complicating the holidays in my fiction. Thanksgiving anyone? It ain’t pretty, but it’s entertaining!
Author Archives: M.E. (Micki) Browning
A Hurricane in the Keys and How it Shaped my Characters
Hurricane Irma devastated the Florida Keys, but in the aftermath, I knew exactly what kind of strength the characters in BEACHED needed.
7 Great Craft Books for Fiction Writers
It is a truth universally acknowledged that an author in possession of a story idea must be in want of a craft book. Here are 7 craft books for fiction writers that I recommend.
Characters and the (Imaginary) Media
Not everyone enjoys the spotlight–including most authors, even if they were once the Public Information Officer for their police department.
Novel Settings Have Stories of Their Own
The settings in BEACHED are a combination of real and imagined locations. Read to find out the real history behind one of the most important settings in the novel.
What the Heck is a Square Grouper?
Pirates still roam the seas off the Florida Keys–and dragging a square grouper aboard your dive boat can lead to all kinds of trouble.
The Sentence that Started it all: BEACHED
Home and what it means to Mer Cavallo (and her author) as we replay One-line Wednesday: BEACHED Chapter One.
Mystery Writing: It Starts with a Crime
Need help structuring your mystery novel? It all starts with the crime.
Dive the Keys with Mer Cavallo!
Want to learn more about Mer Cavallo’s favorite dive sites? Read on!
10 Fun Facts About Detective Jo Wyatt
A reader once described Jo as “smart enough to know her limitations, confident enough to trust her gut, and determined enough to unravel the threads in any case.” That’s Jo to a T. But underneath all that professionalism is a woman who you’d enjoy sharing a drink with. Here’s a list of fun facts aboutContinue reading “10 Fun Facts About Detective Jo Wyatt”