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Author Archives: M.E. (Micki) Browning
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”
10 Things I’ve Learned About Writing
Occasionally, I unearth some of my earliest writing… and cringe. But those early words serve as affirmation that attending classes, joining a critique group, studying craft books, and reading award-winning and popular books—which by the way, don’t always share the same titles—has definitely upped my game. When I first started writing, structure was something thatContinue reading “10 Things I’ve Learned About Writing”
The Importance of Rituals
Authors are frequently asked about their writing rituals, and I’ve never owned up to any. I mean, sure, most mornings I find my way to my desk, open the document du jour and see what new damage I can inflict upon it—or in the case of revision, how I can patch it up and sendContinue reading “The Importance of Rituals”
My Book~Shadow Ridge
I believe crime fiction is ultimately about redemption, which to attain requires unflinching emotional honesty. I naively expected the transition from cop to writer to be fairly straightforward. I was wrong.
A Sense of Place
Setting is the literal bedrock of a story and Detective Jo Wyatt and Echo Valley are inextricably linked in Shadow Ridge. Find out why.
The Decision-Making Process in Police Organizations
Decision-making in law enforcement is dynamic and often depends on how much time is available to consider options.