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  • Posted on Thursday, February 21, 2013Wednesday, February 20, 2013
  • by Susan Spann

Deb Susan Revised This Blog Post … and Her Title

I love revisions, and couldn’t wait to write about the revision process – how many drafts I write, and how…

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  • Posted on Thursday, January 10, 2013Thursday, January 10, 2013
  • by Susan Spann

Deb Susan and the Query That Wasn’t

I’m sensing a pattern at the Ball this week and, as it turns out, I won’t be the one to…

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  • Posted on Thursday, December 20, 2012Wednesday, December 19, 2012
  • by Susan Spann

Deb Susan’s Kitty Friendship Surprise

When I sat down to write a ninja detective mystery, I knew I had a couple of fairly substantial hurdles…

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  • Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2012Tuesday, December 11, 2012
  • by Susan Spann

Deb Susan Asks: Jogger or Corpse?

For a mystery author, the conflict usually starts before the novel and expresses itself – unpleasantly – as soon as…

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  • Posted on Thursday, September 27, 2012Monday, September 24, 2012
  • by Susan Spann

Deb Susan Belongs in a Punitentiary

When the topic turns to humor, I must confess a deep and all-consuming love for the pun. One of my…

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