Forensic Friday is returning...

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Exactly two weeks from today, Forensic Friday will be returning will a special guest interview with a former forensic investigator.  Be sure to mark July 15th on your calendar as this is a must-read for mystery, thriller and suspense writers.

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That sounds easy, but it can be a lot trickier adhering to it! But just like you schedule time for writing, you should allocate time for other aspects of your life as well. And play is very important.
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