By PJ Parrish Our brave writer tells us we are in “mystery genre” with this submission. And yes, indeed, we are. For there are many mini-mysteries to unwind in this spare but evocative opening. Let’s read and then discuss. A … Continue reading
By Debbie Burke @burke_writer Today, let’s welcome another Brave Author with a first page submission that’s described as an adaptation of Sherlock Holmes set in the future. Please enjoy then we’ll discuss. A Study in Suffering Ch. 1 “I’m sorry … Continue reading
By PJ Parrish Just back from my duties as banquet chair for the Edgar awards. It’s the first time in three years that the event, sponsored by the Mystery Writers of America, has been held live. Three years… Seems like … Continue reading
by Debbie Burke @burke_writer Today, welcome to another Brave Author who’s submitted a first page for critique. The genre is noir fiction. Please take a look then we’ll discuss. ~~~ An Easy Fix You always think you know what you’re … Continue reading
By PJ Parrish Our First-Pager starts off with a bang. Literally. I will leave it at that for now. Let’s take a read and then discuss. Sweet Sixteen Redux New Town Mall I was trying on a polka-dotted push-up bra … Continue reading
By Debbie Burke @burke_writer Let’s welcome another Brave Author who submitted today’s first page for critique, entitled The Scribe’s Boy. Please enjoy reading and we’ll discuss this on the flip side. ~~~ The worst thing about a beating is how … Continue reading
By PJ Parrish I have to admit I was ready and eager to enjoy this First Page submission. Must be the ink still running in my veins (I retired from the newspaper biz a couple decades ago after serving as … Continue reading
Another brave writer shared their first page for critique. Enjoy! My comments will follow. Chapter One Envy Rots Your Bones Grandma Iris had never cradled me like she did that Bible. Sat across the table, she held it tight to … Continue reading
By PJ Parrish Happy post-Thanksgiving, folks. If you traveled, hope all went well and you enjoyed some good family time. As you read this, I am probably somewhere in the air, returning from Lansing, Michigan, where I had a quiet … Continue reading
By Debbie Burke @burke_writer Welcome to another Brave Author who submitted a first page for review. Please enjoy reading it then we’ll discuss. Dinner with a Celebrity My knees nearly buckled at the sound of the doorbell. … Continue reading