Tag Archives: Independent Press Award

Stand with the theater kids as they stand up to censors

Posted on May 31, 2023 by michaelstephendaigle

UPDATE: In recent days this post has attracted over 70 visits, surprising for a post written in May. During this spree, I received a message from Robin Lisherness, the director of the play and beloved Skowhegan teacher. He made two points. First, … Continue reading →

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Nagler 6: Inventing Irv Bernstein

Posted on May 10, 2023 by michaelstephendaigle

Irving Bernstein as a character resulted from a conversation that began with a talk about a black fedora. It ran onto a talk about bad suits sold at a famous discount store. And then he showed up in my work … Continue reading →

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Hey mystery readers, join me at these May events

Posted on May 1, 2023 by michaelstephendaigle

I’ll be attending three outstanding book events in May, joining dozens of wonderful writers. Thanks to the organizers for holding the events. Thanks to Roz Lee and the volunteers for staging the  8th Annual Days of Wine and Romance and … Continue reading →

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Four events in April and May

Posted on April 23, 2023 by michaelstephendaigle

I’ll be attending four outstanding book events in April and May, joining dozens of wonderful writers. Thanks to the organizers for holding the events. April 29-30: The 8th Annual Days of Wine and Romance and More. Noon to 4 p.m. … Continue reading →

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NAGLER’S SECRET: Writing dialogue with twists

Posted on April 16, 2023 by michaelstephendaigle

In this scene from the work-in-progress NAGLER’S SECERT, companions Detective Frank Nagler and Ironton, N.J. acting mayor Lauren Fox find themselves together at home for the first time in a while. The separation has been driven by the complex case … Continue reading →

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New trailers for ‘Dragony Rising’

Posted on April 10, 2023 by michaelstephendaigle

This lucky authors has many people supporting my writing efforts. Here are video trailers . The first is by Anita-Dugan Moore, of http://www.cyber-btyz.com and sponsored by my publisher Imzadi Publlishing. Dragony Rising – Book Trailer – YouTube The second is … Continue reading →

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Rise

Posted on April 8, 2023 by michaelstephendaigle

Rise Above This Rise Because you are light Rise Fill your heart Rise Fill the air with joy Rise Fill the world with yourself Because there is no other you Rise Celebrate Be

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Writing and inside baseball

Posted on April 3, 2023 by michaelstephendaigle

Over the past two weekends I attended two writers conferences and spent time among talented and dedicated writers sharing their craft and art. The speakers and attendees at the conferences – the Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group’s The Write Stuff, … Continue reading →

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Event: Liberty State Fiction Writers Conference, April 1

Posted on March 29, 2023 by michaelstephendaigle

I am thrilled to be attending my first Liberty States Fiction Writers Conference and Book Fair on Saturday, April 1. The event is at  the Hilton  Garden Inn in Hamilton, N.J. The book fair is from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. … Continue reading →

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DRAGONY RISING: 2023 IPA Distinguished Favorite

Posted on March 11, 2023 by michaelstephendaigle

DRAGONY RISING, the fifth Frank Nagler Mystery has been named a Distinguished Favorite in the 2023 Independent Press awards. In 2023, the INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD had entries worldwide.  Authors and publishers from countries such as Australia, Canada, Germany, India, Japan, … Continue reading →

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