Question of the Day: It’s spring! Does this season inspire you to write more than others, or not?
It’s time for another group posting of the Insecure Writer’s Support Group! Time to release our fears to the world – or offer encouragement to those who are feeling neurotic. If you’d like to join us, click on the tab above and sign up. We post the first Wednesday of every month. You can also visit the founder Alex J. Cavanaugh for more info and links.
Spring Fever has hit the Midwest, and it’s hard to do anything that doesn’t involve going outside and soaking up the sun. Plus, I have two boys graduating from high school this year. I’ve written a couple of journal entries.
This is an exciting month in my writing career. The Tick Tock: A Stitch in Crime anthology is out, and my story “One More Minute” is in there. When I found my box of books on the doorstep yesterday, I took this picture and tweeted, “The Tick Tock Anthology has arrived, and so it seems, have I!” It’s a thrill and an honor to be part of this anthology. The only thing left to feel insecure about is, “I hope people like it!”

I have arrived.
My publicist friend Krista Soukup, Blue Cottage Agency, is planning a party for me and my book. It will be in early June. May with seniors is too much! More details below.
Tick Tock: A Stitch in Crime
An Insecure Writer’s Support Group Anthology
The clock is ticking…
Can a dead child’s cross-stitch pendant find a missing nun? Is revenge possible in just 48 minutes? Can a killer be stopped before the rescuers are engulfed by a city ablaze? Who killed what the tide brought in? Can a soliloquizing gumshoe stay out of jail?
Exploring the facets of time, eleven authors delve into mysteries and crimes that linger in both dark corners and plain sight. Featuring the talents of Gwen Gardner, Rebecca M. Douglass, Tara Tyler, S. R. Betler, C.D. Gallant-King, Jemi Fraser, J. R. Ferguson, Yolanda Renée, C. Lee McKenzie, Christine Clemetson, and Mary Aalgaard.
Hand-picked by a panel of agents and authors, these eleven tales will take you on a thrilling ride into jeopardy and secrecy. Trail along, find the clues, and stay out of danger. Time is wasting…
$14.95 USA, 6×9 Trade paperback, 204 pages, Freedom Fox Press
Mystery & Detective (FIC022000) / Crime (FIC050000) / Thrillers (FIC031000)
Print ISBN 9781939844545 eBook ISBN 9781939844552
$4.99 EBook available in all formats
Go. Create. Inspire!
Journaling Prompt: What are you celebrating this season?
Congrats on the release! I love that picture – so cool to see all of those books in a box. Have fun with your release party. I’ve got Tick Tock downloaded – very excited to read your story.
Excellent, thanks Ellen!
You have certainly arrived! YAY! So exciting!
Enjoy the party! 🙂
Happy IWSG Day, Mary!
Thanks, Michelle!
You gotta love getting a box of your books on your steps. Congratulations and best of luck!
So much. Thanks D.R.!
Congratulations Mary on your story “One More Minute” making it to the IWSG anthology. I love the title, its very intriguing.
Thanks, Rachna!
Yippee! I’m excited to read the anthology.
I have one kid graduating this year, and it is SUCH a relief to have him done and no longer be responsible for his education. I can only imagine the pride and relief that comes with two.
It’s bittersweet. Yes, it is with excitement, love, and pride that I send them out into the world. But, how did it happen so soon?!
You should be excited! Look at all of those books and your name is on the back. That’s awesome you’re going to have a big release party. We want pictures.
For sure, Alex. It will be well photographed!
Very cool !!! I love the look of your book !! And how exciting to be part of an anthology! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Thank you. It is very exciting!
Congratulations on the anthology, Mary! It’s so great your friends are celebrating your success with you.To help with the spring fever, you could do a little celebrating on your own with some no-guilt time basking in the sun.
Oh, thank you for the permission to bask. I read a book out on my deck yesterday. It was divine!
Congrats, congrats! Love the picks, A party what fun. You go!
Look at you and your box of books! I hope you have a fantastic launch party.
And I’m not sure why I’ve not found your site before this.
Thanks, Diane. I’m so thrilled.
Congrats, Mary! I’m so happy for you and proud of you. Well done.
Glad to hear you’re going to have a proper celebration for it, and I’m sure people will love it. How could they not?
Thank you so much, J.H. I was inspired by your work!
Congratulations on being a part of the “Tick Tock” anthology. Hope a ton of books get sold.
Arlee Bird
Tossing It Out