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Suspense and mystery writer Eileen Haavik McIntire offers this site of mysteries, murder, and mayhem. Enjoy!
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What I Learn Writing Mysteries
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Books and e-books are available from Amazon.com
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Calendar
Dec. 13: Sisters in Crime Author Extravaganza, Reston, VA, Public Library, 1 p.m.
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Apr. 24-26: Malice Domestic Mystery Authors and Fans Convention, Bethesda, MD. malicedomestic.net
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Apr. 26: Kensington, MD, Day of the Book Festival.
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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.”
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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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and the LGBTQ+ community.
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