DNA AND COLD CASES
EVIDENCE FROM CAPITAL MURDER CASES IS SAVED FOR MANY YEARS. HERE ARE TWO COLD CASES WHERE DNA SHED LIGHT ON UNSOLVED MURDERS THE MURDER OF MARILYN SHEPARD Sam Sheppard was accused, tried and convicted of the murder of his wife…
FORENSIC TRIVIA: WHAT IS CODIS?
CODIS IS THE COMBINED DNA INDEX SYSTEM All those convicted of a violent crime must submit a sample of DNA to be entered into this system When evidence is collected at a crime scene, and there is no known suspect,…
FORENSIC TRIVIA: ABOUT AGATHA CHRISTIE
Why was Christie so obsessed with poisons? Here’s a quote included in an exhibit in the American Museum of Natural History? Poison in Literature: Agatha Christie by AMNH on 11/29/2013 10:09 am ON EXHIBIT POSTS From the Borgias’ time to the…
WISH ME LUCK
ANOTHER DAY, ANOTHER CONTEST I just entered the Independent Press Award BIG BOOK contest. See the details on www.independentpressaward.com AUTHOR’S TIP: Figure out the different genre’s or categories your book might fit. It broadens the number of contests, awards, competitions,…
GET YOUR BOOK IN FRONT OF A NATIONAL AUDIENCE
SISTERS IN CRIME, provides an interesting way to get your book(s) to a wide audience. SinC is a national organization for mystery writers, primarily female. I have included the newsletter details I received as a member that enlisted me to…
HERE’S ANOTHER WAY TO PROMOTE YOUR BOOKS: PINTEREST
It’s fun, and you get lot’s of Ideas and Followers. For authors, it’s a great way to get marketing ideas and to show your work in a fun way. You can also point readers to your reviews and awards. Remember…
STAY TUNED: MORE IDEAS FOR BOOK PROMOS
NEXT BLOGS: LET’S TALK ABOUT USING YOUR NEWSLETTER, THE LOCAL PAPERS, CONTESTS AND SOCIAL MEDIA.
INTERVIEWS AND REVIEWS
MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE A REVIEW WHEN DOING AN INTERVIEW ON TV, RADIO, POD CAST OR NEWSPAPER Here are some tips on doing a good interview. DOING A GOOD INTERVIEW AND USING IT AS A MARKETING TOOL Make sure…
CHECK OUT THESE BOOK PROMO LINKS
NEED TO GET STARTED PROMOTING YOUR NEW BOOK OR ADDING LIFE TO ANOTHER? Check out this link: http://www.bookmarketingglobalnetwork.com/ Check out my page: https://bookmarketingglobalnetwork.com/?s=Linda+Maria+Frank If you like what you see, contact Theodocia McLean at admin@bookmarketingglobalnetwork.com Book Marketing (Avid Readers) Global Network…
VIEWS ON REVIEWS: HINTS FOR AUTHORS
GETTING REVIEWS: IMPORTANT BUT NOT SO EASY Consideration #1 You can get your friends to go on Amazon and writer a review. It’s important to note that Amazon is very picky about accepting reviews. Your friends will have…