Margaret Lucke
@margaretlucke.bsky.social
I fling words around as a writer and editor. Mysteries and crime fiction a specialty. Visit me at https://margaretlucke.com
Where are you led when you journey down internet rabbit holes? Mine often lead me to interesting words and literary factoids. See a sampling on my latest post on the Ladies of Mystery blog.
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Words, Words, Words
By Margaret Lucke The other day I fell down another internet rabbit hole. While working on a scene in my latest novel-in-progress, I was looking up some words to make sure I was using them correctl…
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August 12, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Where are you led when you journey down internet rabbit holes? Mine often lead me to interesting words and literary factoids. See a sampling on my latest post on the Ladies of Mystery blog.
ladiesofmystery.com/2025/08/08/w...
ladiesofmystery.com/2025/08/08/w...
Are you a comma fan or a comma foe? Either way, you might enjoy my most recent post on the Ladies of Mystery blog – "A Comma-dy of Errors."
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A Comma-dy of Errors
by Margaret Lucke I don’t recall what the sentence said. I no longer know the subject of the report that contained it, although you’d think these details would have impressed themselves…
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July 27, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Are you a comma fan or a comma foe? Either way, you might enjoy my most recent post on the Ladies of Mystery blog – "A Comma-dy of Errors."
ladiesofmystery.com/2025/07/12/a...
ladiesofmystery.com/2025/07/12/a...
I'm putting the finishing touches on my latest author newsletter. If you'd like to join the fun and see what I'm up to, send me a message or reply to this post. Thanks!
#writing #puzzle #reading #LeftCoastCrime
#writing #puzzle #reading #LeftCoastCrime
May 29, 2025 at 1:27 AM
I'm putting the finishing touches on my latest author newsletter. If you'd like to join the fun and see what I'm up to, send me a message or reply to this post. Thanks!
#writing #puzzle #reading #LeftCoastCrime
#writing #puzzle #reading #LeftCoastCrime
What does a #writer do when she's not #writing? That's the wrong question. It should be: Is a writer ever not writing? That's the conundrum I explore in my latest post for the Ladies of Mystery blog.
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What a Writer Does in Her Spare Time
By Margaret Lucke Spare time? What spare time? The other day someone asked me what hobbies I enjoy. When I’m asked a question like that, I never know what to say. A hobby is a pastime—that is, an i…
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May 20, 2025 at 1:55 AM
What does a #writer do when she's not #writing? That's the wrong question. It should be: Is a writer ever not writing? That's the conundrum I explore in my latest post for the Ladies of Mystery blog.
ladiesofmystery.com/2025/05/10/w...
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Do you face challenges as a writer? At the Sisters In Crime Grand Canyon Writers meeting this Saturday, I'll be taking part in a discussion called "Conquering the Challenges Writers Face Today." 10:30 am, via Zoom, free, open to all. Register at: grandcanyonwriters.com/event/conque...
Conquering the Challenges Writers Face, Today! - Grand Canyon Writers
What Challenges Do YOU Face in Your Writing Career? The first step to success as a consistently published author—with raving fans and readers—is a great story!When challenges and obstacles try to trip...
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April 10, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Do you face challenges as a writer? At the Sisters In Crime Grand Canyon Writers meeting this Saturday, I'll be taking part in a discussion called "Conquering the Challenges Writers Face Today." 10:30 am, via Zoom, free, open to all. Register at: grandcanyonwriters.com/event/conque...
This is where I will be tomorrow. If you are in the area, come on by and say hello. It promises to be a lot of fun.
April 4, 2025 at 9:02 PM
This is where I will be tomorrow. If you are in the area, come on by and say hello. It promises to be a lot of fun.
Just got home from Left Coast Crime in Denver – a convention for mystery readers, writers and fans. The whole weekend was upbeat, fun, thoughtful, and inspiring. Join us next year in San Francisco: leftcoastcrime.org/2026/
Left Coast Crime 2026: San Francisco Schemin'
Left Coast Crime 2026
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March 18, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Just got home from Left Coast Crime in Denver – a convention for mystery readers, writers and fans. The whole weekend was upbeat, fun, thoughtful, and inspiring. Join us next year in San Francisco: leftcoastcrime.org/2026/
Curious about indie publishing? Come check out our panel tomorrow. Or just drop by to say hi. More info at mwanorcal.org/events/
January 18, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Curious about indie publishing? Come check out our panel tomorrow. Or just drop by to say hi. More info at mwanorcal.org/events/
Join me tomorrow when I will be talking to the Palm Springs Writers Guild about "The Economics of Freelancing" and getting your writing business in order for 2025. palmspringswritersguild.org/event-5873443
#author #business #writing
#author #business #writing
January 10, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Join me tomorrow when I will be talking to the Palm Springs Writers Guild about "The Economics of Freelancing" and getting your writing business in order for 2025. palmspringswritersguild.org/event-5873443
#author #business #writing
#author #business #writing
It's not too late to catch bargains on great mysteries from the 10 authors at the Ladies of Mystery blog. Kindle editions of my novels, SNOW ANGEL and HOUSE OF DESIRE, are 99 cents. Our Cavalcade of Mysteries expires Dec 31 so act soon! #reading #mysteries #books
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December 21, 2024 at 12:19 AM
It's not too late to catch bargains on great mysteries from the 10 authors at the Ladies of Mystery blog. Kindle editions of my novels, SNOW ANGEL and HOUSE OF DESIRE, are 99 cents. Our Cavalcade of Mysteries expires Dec 31 so act soon! #reading #mysteries #books
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Is getting organized (finally) one of your New Year's resolutions? The somewhat tongue-in-cheek tips in my latest post on the Ladies of Mystery blog may help. #resolutions #getorganized #organization
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Next Week I’ve Got to Get Organized
by Margaret Lucke In 1955 cartoonist Herb Gardner (who later wrote the play A Thousand Clowns) published a cartoon that became a classic. You’ve probably seen it. The drawing shows two of his famou…
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December 17, 2024 at 7:44 PM
Is getting organized (finally) one of your New Year's resolutions? The somewhat tongue-in-cheek tips in my latest post on the Ladies of Mystery blog may help. #resolutions #getorganized #organization
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I'm honored to be the guest this week onGeorge Cramer's blog! Every Thursday he posts an interview with a crime fiction writer, a great way to get to know new authors or old favorites. Check it out, and leave a comment if you like.
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#booksky #writing #author
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#booksky #writing #author
MARGARET LUCKE - Author, Editor, & Writing Teacher - Author George Cramer
Margaret Lucke flings words around as an author, editor, and writing teacher in the San Francisco Bay Area. She writes tales of love, ghosts, and murder, sometimes all three in one book. The sleuth in...
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November 22, 2024 at 9:00 PM
I'm honored to be the guest this week onGeorge Cramer's blog! Every Thursday he posts an interview with a crime fiction writer, a great way to get to know new authors or old favorites. Check it out, and leave a comment if you like.
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#booksky #writing #author
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#booksky #writing #author
Come join us at the Hercules Library (109 Civic Drive in Hercules) tomorrow, Nov 2, from 1 to 3 pm, for the Local Authors Showcase. Readings, inspirational Q&A, and a literary marketplace. Should be lots of fun!
#writing #authors #amwriting
#writing #authors #amwriting
November 1, 2024 at 9:15 PM
Come join us at the Hercules Library (109 Civic Drive in Hercules) tomorrow, Nov 2, from 1 to 3 pm, for the Local Authors Showcase. Readings, inspirational Q&A, and a literary marketplace. Should be lots of fun!
#writing #authors #amwriting
#writing #authors #amwriting
Looking for a quick, entertaining crime fiction tale? I'm pleased that my short story "Haircut" has been published in the Flash Fiction section of GUILTY Crime Fiction Magazine. You can read it here:
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Haircut by Margaret Lucke
The first thing Hallie did when her fiancé died was to shear off her hair. His corpse was still warm in the bedroom as she stood before the bathroom mirror, washed the blood from the blades...
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September 16, 2024 at 8:03 PM
Looking for a quick, entertaining crime fiction tale? I'm pleased that my short story "Haircut" has been published in the Flash Fiction section of GUILTY Crime Fiction Magazine. You can read it here:
www.guiltycrimemag.com/flash/haircu...
www.guiltycrimemag.com/flash/haircu...
It starts next week – UC Berkeley Extension's Mystery Writing class. 10 Wed evenings, Sept 11-Nov 13, covering all sorts of crime fiction from cozies to thrillers. Want info and inspiration for writing your own novel? Check it out.
#mystery #thriller #writing
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#mystery #thriller #writing
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Mystery WritingCourse | UC Berkeley Extension
<p>The mystery is the one of the most popular and pleasurable forms of storytelling for both readers and writers. In this class you explore the art, craft and business of writing crime fiction in...
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September 5, 2024 at 8:02 PM
It starts next week – UC Berkeley Extension's Mystery Writing class. 10 Wed evenings, Sept 11-Nov 13, covering all sorts of crime fiction from cozies to thrillers. Want info and inspiration for writing your own novel? Check it out.
#mystery #thriller #writing
extension.berkeley.edu/search/publi...
#mystery #thriller #writing
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I had a great time on Saturday, speaking to the Tri-Valley Writers about how to using suspense, tension, and pace to bring excitement to your writing. That's me on the right with the group's president. Thanks to all who attended for the warm welcome! #writingfiction #author #writingtips
June 17, 2024 at 10:18 PM
I had a great time on Saturday, speaking to the Tri-Valley Writers about how to using suspense, tension, and pace to bring excitement to your writing. That's me on the right with the group's president. Thanks to all who attended for the warm welcome! #writingfiction #author #writingtips
I'm excited to be speaking to the Tri-Valley Writers this Saturday about creating a story with suspense, tension and good pacing. Check it out, and join us if you can.
www.trivalleywriters.org
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Home - California Writers Club Tri-Valley Branch
Next Meeting Join us on the third Saturday of each month beginning at 2:00 p.m. at Tri-Valley Writers’ meeting location: Las Positas College, Room 2470 (Multi-Disciplinary building) at 3000 Campus Hil...
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June 13, 2024 at 10:46 PM
I'm excited to be speaking to the Tri-Valley Writers this Saturday about creating a story with suspense, tension and good pacing. Check it out, and join us if you can.
www.trivalleywriters.org
www.trivalleywriters.org
Rejection! It's a fact of life for hashtag#writers, and it comes in all shapes and sizes, as you'll see in my post on the Ladies of Mystery blog. Come see what I'm talking about.
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Rejected! (A Fact of Life)
by Margaret Lucke The other day I received word that a short story I’ve written has been turned down by the publication I submitted it to. A disappointment for sure, but I like the story, and I’m conf...
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June 8, 2024 at 8:52 PM
Rejection! It's a fact of life for hashtag#writers, and it comes in all shapes and sizes, as you'll see in my post on the Ladies of Mystery blog. Come see what I'm talking about.
ladiesofmystery.com/2024/06/08/r...
ladiesofmystery.com/2024/06/08/r...
I'm delighted to have a story in the new #anthology from the NorCal chapter of Sisters in Crime!
Invasive Species: SincNorcal, SincNorcal, Willberg, Danna, Bickford, Susan, Grey, Stacie, Boss, Laura, Johnson, Bruce, Weaver, Alanna, Townsdin, Linda, Lucke, Margaret, Hansen, Vinnie: 9798884145085: ...
Invasive Species [SincNorcal, SincNorcal, Willberg, Danna, Bickford, Susan, Grey, Stacie, Boss, Laura, Johnson, Bruce, Weaver, Alanna, Townsdin, Linda, Lucke, Margaret, Hansen, Vinnie] on Amazon.com. ...
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April 24, 2024 at 12:12 AM
I'm delighted to have a story in the new #anthology from the NorCal chapter of Sisters in Crime!
