Cindy Anstey

Hello Swoon Readers,Exciting news! A new Cindy Anstey Historical Mystery will be on the shelves of your local bookstore next April. Yes!! It’s called Deadly Curious and the gorgeous cover, as you would expect, evokes mystery and drama, and danger… with a touch of romance.A sharp, intense pain in his neck stilled his hands. He felt a warm cascade of ... Read More

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I have been working on The Hummingbird Dagger for quite some time—years, actually. I might save some dignity if I confess that this book was my first complete manuscript. Yes, I began my writing career with high drama: blood dripping and mysterious persons causing havoc. It was a lark and since I thought the manuscript would never see the light ... Read More

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Writing The Hummingbird Dagger was an adventure on its own. I loved describing high drama and placing my characters in dire situations that they had to overcome. I was able to use words like "thundering hooves" and the "shrill sounds of distress." *rubbing hands together* Yes, it was exciting. Powered by Giphy Now, onto editing. Having been through the process ... Read More

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Good morning. The author yawns and leaps out of bed ready to slay dragons (if she is working on a fantasy) or face down murderers (yes, working on a mystery). Breakfast means time to think while munching without jotting anything down. By the time she’s poured her coffee, the author is ready to deal with the 19th century. Powered by ... Read More

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Publishing a book is not all that it’s cracked up to be… it’s better.I had no idea what I was getting into when I received the call. Yes, the "Surprise!-We-love-your-book-and-want-to-publish-it!" call. I was in shock for weeks. I walked through the grocery story chin high, strutting. Thinking, The published author is now picking up a can of peas. The published ... Read More

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