Do you listen to the advice to only write about what you know?

I think that's bad advice and writers should expand their universe by stretching their imagination. I explain why in my guest blog here https://kevintipplescorner.blogspot.com/

I'm thrilled my book The Bartered Body has been nominated for the 2020 Readers Choice Awards contest by TCK Publishing. I hope you'll consider voting here (in the mystery category) https://www.tckpublishing.com/2020-readers-choice-voting-page/

May is Mystery Month.

Are you doing your part to support mysteries? Read https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07C96SBBT/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i7

Limited time only, twenty-five in all, both fiction and non-fiction. Don't miss out. The collection includes Something So Divine, one of my historical mysteries. http://sunburypress.com/25-free-ebooks-from-sunbury-press/

   Tantamount is a historical fantasy. It is set in Britain during the sixth century. The story is captivating and endearing as well as poignant. It is a story that will stick with the reader long after it is read.

   Tolan Fising lives a very peaceful life. He has a wife as well as a son and daughter. They seem to live a very ordinary life, nestled in nature among animals and everything that is serene and wholesome. It is a life that I felt right in…

With another good review. The Bartered Body found some loving on this site. Have a look: http://thebookgardenreviews.blogspot.com/

Hi everyone,

I’m pleased to announce the release of my western romance, Love, Lies and Redemption. Set in 1877 Nebraska, this novel blends a sensual love story with mystery and danger.

Love, Lies…

The Bartered Body has a new review. http://www.longandshortreviews.com/book-reviews/the-bartered-body-by-j-r-lindermuth/

I’m pleased to announce the release of my latest historical romance, The Viking’s Witch. This full-length novel is set in Celtic Scotland and blends a sensual love story with adventure and paranormal elements.

The Viking’s Witch

Scotland, 803…

I'm guesting on the 50 Authors From 50 States site and my topic is change and its impact on the area where I live. Sometimes the changes can be good. There's also information on my latest novel. Have a look and leave a comment. https://annettesnyder.blogspot.com/

Writers are influenced by the places where they live. I'm Mary Anne Yarde's guest today and that's my topic. https://maryanneyarde.blogspot.com/2019/08/historicalfiction-author-jr-lindermuth.html

Everyone likes free, right? Okay. This is for you, my friends: https://jrlindermuth.blogspot.com/

Here’s a look at my latest historical romance, DANGEROUS INDENTURE. This full-length novel is set in Pennsylvania Colony and blends a sensual romance with mystery and suspense.

DANGEROUS INDENTURE…

Once again American's Miss Marple, Gracie Evans is running down clues to a mystery - Locked Rock, Iowa's town drunk's disappearance. She has the help of her two coharts – Melinda Applegate and Madeline Patterford. Gracie doesn't sit and knit like Miss Marple. Instead, she rocks and dozes while she dwells on the mystery at hand.

Join Gracie…

I'm featuring an excerpt from a favorite of my novels on my blog. Have a look: https://jrlindermuth.blogspot.com/

I took part in an interesting reader survey this summer, which had some surprising results. I've posted the first of a two-part blog on the topic. Have a look: https://jrlindermuth.blogspot.com/

What do readers want from a writer? That's the topic of the second of two blog posts on a reader survey in which I participated earlier this year. The answers might hold a few surprises for you--as they did for me. Have a look. Comment welcome. https://jrlindermuth.blogspot.com/

Cynthia Varady has reviewed my latest novel, IN THE WEEDS, on her excellent website. Please stop in for a read (and buy a copy, if you’re feelin’ right special sporty).

www.cynthiavarady.net/blog/in-the-weeds/…