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What I Learn Writing Mysteries
Paranormal investigation: Fact vs. Fiction,
a panel held appropriately at night, feat-
ured “renowned” paranormal investigator
Terry Rodgers and bestselling author Jon
Land. Rodgers is a true believer and said
that he consults a psychic every few weeks. Land is interested and investigates cases of supposed paranormal activity, debunking most of them. They conducted an interesting but inconclusive discussion.
I googled “ghost hunters” but that term refers to the television show. Then I googled “paranormal investigators.” Bingo. The industry is alive and well with websites offering ghost hunting equipment, lists of investigators “near you,” stories of haunted houses, and investigators.
In Vicksburg, MS, by the way, I found a historic mansion called the McRaven House, supposedly the most haunted house in Mississippi. It was used as the setting for the movie Hush, Hush, Sweet Charlotte. I didn’t go into the house, but from what I saw through the trees, it could easily live up to its reputation. Quite creepy.
I’m still a skeptic.
Did you know you could pan or dig for emeralds, rubies, and sapphires in North Carolina? I stopped at the Emerald Hollow Mine to try panning for emeralds. This is an active mine, and a large emerald found here is in the Smithsonian. I didn’t find any, though, but maybe next time. Of course, this was all research for a new
mystery series. Maybe I’ll try the diamond fields of Arkansas next.
If the idea of a mystery convention interests you, consider Malice Domestic, another convention of mystery authors and fans held in Bethesda, MD. Next year’s date is April 24-26, 2026. Check out the website at https://malicedomestic.net. I’ll be there.
Questions, suggestions? I enjoy hearing from you. Contact me at eileenmcintire2017@gmail.com. I post blogs about subjects that interest me on my website, SecretPanels.net.
I am available to speak to your group or book club. I especially enjoy talking about what I learn from writing mysteries.
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Calendar
Dec. 13: Sisters in Crime Author Extravaganza, Reston, VA, Public Library, 1 p.m.
Apr. 24-26: Malice Domestic Mystery Authors and Fans Convention, Bethesda, MD. malicedomestic.net
Apr. 26: Kensington, MD, Day of the Book Festival.
I love reading and writing mysteries. Here are two of my favorites.
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From Kirkus reviews -
“... fast-paced and multilayered thriller with well-developed characters and colorful settings.... An engaging tale for aficionados of psychological suspense.”
The House on
Hatemonger Hill
"“An engrossing tale of suspense, treachery, and bad choices made for good reasons…. Historical novel readers with special interest in a suspense story that embraces civil rights activism and gang activity will find The House on Hatemonger Hill hard to point down.” – Midwest Book Review
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