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Interview with Lynn Slaughter

Today, award-winning author Lynn Slaughter stops by in support of her newest release, Missed Cue (out August 8th from Melange Books), which finds Lieutenant Cailtin O’Connor investigating the death of a prima ballerina who fails to awaken during the final act of a performance of Romeo and Juliet.
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The Wicked Side

“Choosing an editor is tough. It’s supposed to be. You want people on your team who are as passionate about your work as you are. Elizabeth edited my novels The Prison Guard’s Son, Mirage Man, Five Will Die, Catch and Release, and The Wicked Side, and she consistently delivers. She has surprised me several times with her comments and level of detail. In short, she knows her stuff, and she made me look like a better writer. Elizabeth will provide the critical eye that you need. She’ll ask the right questions and poke holes in your work. And then she’ll help you fix it. And that’s what a damn good editor should do.” — Trace Conger

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“Whether you’re putting your stuff out there on your own or sending it out into the world of agents and publishers, you need to have your work as close to perfect as humanly possible. I’ve worked with Elizabeth on over a dozen published books. Each time, I found her to be extremely professional, timely and she provided a great knowledge of the genre of crime fiction, as well as fixed my grammatical travesties. I could go with any number of people to correct my spelling, but Elizabeth gives my writing a bit more that I feel really helps push it to its final stage.” — Mike McCrary

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Outfoxed

“At some point in the revision process, writers inevitably lose sight of the words they’ve written. The sharp eye and mind of Elizabeth White can help you see your work anew. She tells you where you’ve done your job well, and where you’ve made a mess of things—story notes, line edits, fact checking, you name it. And all this feedback comes with the vibe of a smart friend who gets what you’re doing.” — Jeff Hess

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On Real Life Fiction
by Steven Max Russo

It’s a pleasure to welcome Steven Max Russo to the site. Steven is the author of two novels, Thieves and The Dead Don’t Sleep, both published by Down & Out Books. The Dead Don’t Sleep has been optioned for film, with the screenplay currently making the rounds in Hollywood. Today, Steven has been kind enough to stop by and share both an excerpt from The Dead Don’t Sleep, as well as some insight about one of the book’s more personal scenes.
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Malibu Burns

“I hired Elizabeth to edit my novel Malibu Burns and her work greatly improved the book. Her copy edits were executed with lapidary precision, resulting in a clean manuscript. Her developmental edits identified gaps, errors, and inconsistencies, and demonstrated a clear understanding of the story I was trying to tell. Elizabeth’s support did not end once she delivered her edits; she was there as a sounding board when I considered additional ways to improve the novel. I loved working with her and cannot recommend her strongly enough.”

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Revenge of the Prodigal

Revenge of the Prodigal, the second entry in Michael Caudo’s Nick Di Nobile art heist series, was as much fun to work on as the series debut, Return of the Prodigal. Both books find Miami based Philly ex-pat Di Nobile up to his eyes in the fallout from the famous 1990 Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist, which was long rumored to have ties to the Philly crime scene…and Nick’s late father.

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Aerobics Day Can Be Deadly

“Elizabeth’s editing skills are truly exceptional. Her perceptive comments and ability to understand my vision for the story help me to trust my voice and instincts. Her suggestions are always spot-on and help to elevate my manuscripts. I also appreciate the support she provides after every edit—answering questions and serving as a springboard for ideas. I highly recommend her services to any author looking to take their work to the next level.” — Ryan Rivers