“I came to writing mysteries through poetry and still think that a well-constructed mystery is very much like a well-constructed sonnet. Both are artificial forms. Both start off in one direction and then, with a twist of the concluding couplet/surprising ending, both reveal that they were headed somewhere different all the time.” ThinkingWritingWellsStillsDifferentFormMysterySurprisingArtificialTwistsSonnetOne DirectionConcludingCouplets Author:Margaret Maron
“I get very cranky when interrupted. I snap at people, sigh dramatically and slam my door shut.” PeopleDoorsSighSnapsInterruptedSlamCranky Author:Margaret Maron
“Every time we start thinking we're the center of the universe, the universe turns around and says with a slightly distracted air, "I'm sorry. What'd you say your name was again?"” ThinkingTimeTurnsUniverseNamesAirSorryRealismI'm SorryDistractedCenter Of The Universe Author:Margaret Maron
“A woman’s body doesn’t quit just because her heart breaks.” HeartBodyBreakQuittingHeart BreakWomen's Bodies Author:Margaret Maron
“In this vivid depiction of the wiseguys and poor sods who drift through his flawed hero's bar, Con Lehane also shows us their modest hopes and dreams . . . There are no easy solutions in McNulty's world.” WorldShowsDreamEasyPoorHeroSolutionsBarsModestFlawedVividHopes And DreamsDepictionSod Author:Margaret Maron
