I’ve been a fan of hers from her first novel, Faint of Art, which she wrote with her sister under the pseudonym Hailey Lind. I bet that many of you are fans of Juliet Blackwell’s books. But the mystery writing community welcomed me with open arms-something I found baffling at the time, but I now understand as I try to welcome new writers into the community. I didn’t know a soul in the writing community when I finished a draft of my first novel, Artifact. Of course, my writing journey didn’t begin like this. It’s fun and fulfilling, but can also be challenging and frustrating, so I know I’d never have stuck with it if I didn’t have such a wonderful support system of other authors-friends who are kindred spirits, who understand the frustrations of writing, and who I can brainstorm with. Writing isn’t necessarily the solitary profession it might look like from the outside. My latest novel was published last week, and it’s exciting that it’s getting more buzz than any of my previous books-but I’m keenly aware that there’s no way I’d have gotten here without my writer pals. Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about something that’s not a new idea, but it’s worth reiterating-and celebrating. Thanks so much to Lisa and Ellen for inviting me to join the Chicks today! We Chicks have a very special treat for you today: magical mystery author, locked-room expert and our good friend Gigi Pandian, whose latest Under Lock & Skeleton Key has just hit the shelves.
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