Reading Group Discussion Questions

Reading Group Guide The discussion questions below grew out of many interesting talks with readers at book clubs, libraries and senior centers. Please contact me at marthacrites.com if you are interested in a skype or in-person appearance. Kirkus Reviews describes Grave Disturbance as: A taut and intelligent whodunit, Crites’ first book thrives on its grim Northwestern atmosphere and dark contemporary themes. Grace Vaccaro lives in rural Washington state, where she works as a mental health

A Family Mental Health Search

Here in Seattle we have gone 52 consecutive days without rain. The sky is hazy with smoke from forest fires in British Columbia and the heat is close to 90 most days. For an author writing about the rainy Pacific Northwest winter, I'll content myself with noting this miserable weather for a future project. My work in progress is bubbling along. Recent home projects have distracted me, but after roof and chimney repairs, floor refinishing, then painting–the pictures will be back on the walls

Guest Author at Lisa Brunette's What's The Motive Blog

Lisa Brunette asks authors to reflect on motive: their own or their character's. What a good opportunity to look back on the writing process!  Lisa asks, “What’s the Motive?” I can only answer, “Motives Change.” Did I intend to take on the stigma of mental illness when I wrote my first mystery, Grave Disturbance? Not at all, I just wanted to see if I could write a novel. So, in the time-honored tradition of write what you know, I gave my sleuth a job in the mental health field like me. Not my

Grave Disturbance .99 on kindle today and tomorrow

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