J. R. Lindermuth's Blog (222)

I'm Marilyn Meredith's blog guest and the topic is how an article in an old newspaper inspired my latest Sheriff Syl mystery, The Bartered Body. Have a look. https://marilynmeredith.blogspot.com/

Featured today on Patricia Gligor's Writers Forum: https://pat-writersforum.blogspot.com/

Why would thieves steal the body of a dead woman?

That’s the most challenging question yet to be faced by Sylvester Tilghman, the third of his family to serve as sheriff of Arahpot, Jordan County, Pennsylvania, in the waning days of the 19^th century.

And it’s not just any body but that of Mrs. Arbuckle, Nathan Zimmerman’s late mother-in-law. Zimmerman is burgess of Arahpot and Tilghman’s boss, which puts more than a little pressure on the sheriff to solve the crime…

A novel needs a setting. Come on over and find out about the setting for The Bartered Body, my latest Syl Tilghman mystery. https://jlgregerblog.blogspot.com/2018/03/location-location-location.html

Syl's back. If you missed Sheriff Tilghman and the gang, I'm happy to report The Bartered Body, third in the series, is now available. Read more about his most challenging adventure here https://jrlindermuth.blogspot.com/

In Silence Sealed is featured at http://indiecrimescene.blogspot.com/2018/03/in-silence-sealed-sticks-hetrick-series.html

Varmints is posted here. No charge, but comment welcome. http://www.ropeandwire.com/western-short-story-varmints-j-r-lindermuth.html

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The major difference between big city and small town cops is resources. The same problems exist, differing only in means of dealing with them. But what happens when the daughter of a small town police chief is the prime suspect in a murder? Have a look here, and don't be afraid to leave a comment. https://drusbookmusing.com/2018/03/03/aaron-brubaker/

Two of my stories are among the top 10 for the month of February and you can read them free at http://www.ropeandwire.com/top-ten-stories.html

In Silence Sealed, eighth in the Sticks Hetrick crime series, is released today by Torrid Books, division of Whiskey Creek Press/Start Publishing.

I'm guesting here, talking about rules for writers, offering information and an excerpt from the book. Have a look: http://maggieking.com/blog/

Judy Penz Sheluk is hosting In Silence Sealed today at New Release Mondays. Read about this eighth in the Sticks Hetrick crime series, then pre-order your copy. http://www.judypenzsheluk.com/2018/02/26/new-release-mondays-in-silence-sealed-by-j-r-lindermuth/

Australian writer Rita Chapman is my host today and we're talking about In Silence Sealed, 8th in the Sticks Hetrick crime series, and other subjects. There's also an excerpt of the novel. Come on over and join us. http://ritaleechapman.com/guest-authors

I'm introducing characters from In Silence Sealed, 8th in the Sticks Hetrick crime series, at Reade And Write. You can also read a short excerpt. The novel debuts on Feb. 27, but can be pre-ordered now. Come on over. Comment welcome. https://amreade.wordpress.com/2018/02/20/guest-blogger-john-lindermuth/comment-page-1/#comment-3679

That's a common question most writers get from time to time. I'm commenting on the subject in a guest post at http://www.jamesrcallan.com/blog/

Comment welcome.

New one posted here. Comment welcome. http://www.ropeandwire.com/western-short-story-luck-j-r-lindermuth.html

A survey offers some interesting responses to the question. See if you agree with the points noted in my latest blog. Comment welcome. https://jrlindermuth.blogspot.com/

Another reviewer has good things to say about Geronimo Must Die. https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/geronimo-must-die

My article, The Man Who Raised Old Glory, is in the January-February issue of Pennsylvania Magazine. Captain Edward Williams, a heroic Keystoner, climbed the ramparts of the fortress at Chapultepec to raise the Betsy Ross flag in September 1847 in the Mexican War.

Recommending some books I enjoyed in a year-end blog posting. If you need some suggestions for your TBR list, here you go: https://jrlindermuth.blogspot.com/