In a writers’ group? Anyone kill anybody yet?
Harold J. Ackerman thinks his latest cat mystery proves he is the best writer in the Pleasant Meadows Writers’ Guild and Critiquing Society, not that the motley assortment of poets, poseurs, and wannabe writers in the PMWGCS provides much competition. But then Gantry Ellis, the NYT best-selling author of the Danger McAdams mystery thrillers, joins the group and wows everyone. Still, Harold hopes to leverage his connection to the famous author into a big break, agreeing to help his mentor with some crime research between contentious critique sessions. Soon, though, his efforts lead to murder … and then more murder.
From its lurid, over-the-top prologue to its quirky addendum, Frame Shop delivers fun, intrigue, and variety to its readers, whether they are long-time mystery fans or aspiring writers attracted by its writers’ group setting.
Frame Shop is a mystery/thriller set in a writers’ group. Unlike a traditional who-dunnit, Frame Shop mixes violence, humor, and occasional writing advice in a format that will keep mystery lovers, aspiring authors NaNoWriMo participants, and established writers turning the pages.
Donald J. Bingle is an oft-published author of books, novellas, and shorter stories in the mystery, thriller, science fiction, fantasy, horror, steampunk, romance, comedy, and memoir genres, as well as a frequent panelist and author of articles on writing and writers’ groups. He is a full member of the International Thriller Writers, Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, Horror Writers Association, International Association of Media Tie-In Writers, GenCon Writer’s Symposium, Origins Game Fair Library, and St. Charles Writers Group. His other books include The Love-Haight Case Files, Books 1 and 2 (with Jean Rabe), GREENSWORD, Forced Conversion, and the Dick Thornby Spy Thriller Series: Net Impact; Wet Work; and Flash Drive. Many of his stories can be found in his various Writer on Demand TM collections. More on Don and his writing can be found at www.donaldjbingle.com.