Tracy Grant
@tracygrant.bsky.social
Writer of the Rannoch Fraser Mysteries, historical spy mysteries (SOUTHCOTT JEWELS out 11/21/24); rep'd/pubbed by NYLA;
Merola Opera Program Dir. Inst/Indiv Giving ; proud mummy
Merola Opera Program Dir. Inst/Indiv Giving ; proud mummy
Q.6 #momswritersclub The holiday season has a way of upending schedules. Do you find it easier or harder to write during the holidays? And hacks to share for getting things done over the holidays?
November 27, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Q.6 #momswritersclub The holiday season has a way of upending schedules. Do you find it easier or harder to write during the holidays? And hacks to share for getting things done over the holidays?
Q. 5 #momswritersclub There are so many things things to establish in an opening scene - do you focus on character or setting or the plot premise - or rushing into action?
November 27, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Q. 5 #momswritersclub There are so many things things to establish in an opening scene - do you focus on character or setting or the plot premise - or rushing into action?
Q.4 #momswritersclub So many decisions to make in framing the opening of a book, but one of the key ones is whose eyes we are seeing the opening through. How do you decide whose POV to start from?
November 27, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Q.4 #momswritersclub So many decisions to make in framing the opening of a book, but one of the key ones is whose eyes we are seeing the opening through. How do you decide whose POV to start from?
Q.3 #momswritersclub An opening scene is so key to a book. How much do yours tend to change from your first draft?
November 27, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Q.3 #momswritersclub An opening scene is so key to a book. How much do yours tend to change from your first draft?
Q.1 #momswritersclub We talk about "casting" for how our characters look, but do you "cast" for how they sound? How do you determine your characters' speaking voices?
November 27, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Q.1 #momswritersclub We talk about "casting" for how our characters look, but do you "cast" for how they sound? How do you determine your characters' speaking voices?
Q. 2 #momswritersclub The endless question when starting a new book - as I am now - how long do you mull to get things perfect before you put words down?
November 27, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Q. 2 #momswritersclub The endless question when starting a new book - as I am now - how long do you mull to get things perfect before you put words down?
Hi! I'm Tracy, #momswritersclub co-host, joining from the Bay Area with my daughter and fellow writer Mélanie. T is starting a new novel in her Regency historical spy mystery series (while promoting the novella that just released). M is working on too many projects!
November 27, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Hi! I'm Tracy, #momswritersclub co-host, joining from the Bay Area with my daughter and fellow writer Mélanie. T is starting a new novel in her Regency historical spy mystery series (while promoting the novella that just released). M is working on too many projects!
Happy Thanksgiving Eve #momswritersclub! Settle in with tea or a glass of wine and share where your joining from and what you're working on. Chat goes 24 hours and more to accommodate all time zones.
November 27, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Happy Thanksgiving Eve #momswritersclub! Settle in with tea or a glass of wine and share where your joining from and what you're working on. Chat goes 24 hours and more to accommodate all time zones.
Celebratory dinner last night because this happened! #momswritersclub, thinking about our talks about how important it is to celebrate the good moments - I made sure to do that last night :-). (Also don't forget our chat, 11/26).
November 23, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Celebratory dinner last night because this happened! #momswritersclub, thinking about our talks about how important it is to celebrate the good moments - I made sure to do that last night :-). (Also don't forget our chat, 11/26).
The Rannochs are back on the case! So excited their latest adventure is out in the world!
November 20, 2025 at 9:34 PM
The Rannochs are back on the case! So excited their latest adventure is out in the world!
So much fun, #momswritersclub! Do keep the conversation going and I'll check the thread. Don't forget the sprint tomorrow, 11/14, 9am Pacific, hosted by @thegallowcat.bsky.social . Then on 11/26 take a break from Thanksgiving prep and join us for our next chat!
November 14, 2025 at 7:16 AM
So much fun, #momswritersclub! Do keep the conversation going and I'll check the thread. Don't forget the sprint tomorrow, 11/14, 9am Pacific, hosted by @thegallowcat.bsky.social . Then on 11/26 take a break from Thanksgiving prep and join us for our next chat!
Q.6 #momswritersclub If your book turned into a musical, what song from a musical would fit your MC?
November 13, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Q.6 #momswritersclub If your book turned into a musical, what song from a musical would fit your MC?
Q. 5 #momswritersclub It's that time of year - how early would your character start decorating for the holidays?
November 13, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Q. 5 #momswritersclub It's that time of year - how early would your character start decorating for the holidays?
Q. 4 #momswritersclub What inspires stories fascinates me. Have myths or fairytales (from Grimm to Disney) inspired any of your stories?
November 13, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Q. 4 #momswritersclub What inspires stories fascinates me. Have myths or fairytales (from Grimm to Disney) inspired any of your stories?
Q. 3 #momswritersclub Family history is a big part of character back story. When developing a character, do you think about their parents?
November 13, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Q. 3 #momswritersclub Family history is a big part of character back story. When developing a character, do you think about their parents?
Q. 2 #momswritersclub Even more telling than their appearance can be how a character feels about it. Is your MC self-conscious about their appearance?
November 13, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Q. 2 #momswritersclub Even more telling than their appearance can be how a character feels about it. Is your MC self-conscious about their appearance?
Q.1 #momswritersclub There are lots of decisions to make in creating a character. At what point do you think about your character's appearance?
November 13, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Q.1 #momswritersclub There are lots of decisions to make in creating a character. At what point do you think about your character's appearance?
Hi I'm Tracy #momswritersclub co-host, joining with my daughter & fellow writer Mélanie from my office at @cantareconvivo.bsky.social . T is starting a new novel in her Regency mystery series. M is working on too many projects (and just finished a run as King Triton in The Little Mermaid Jr.)
November 13, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Hi I'm Tracy #momswritersclub co-host, joining with my daughter & fellow writer Mélanie from my office at @cantareconvivo.bsky.social . T is starting a new novel in her Regency mystery series. M is working on too many projects (and just finished a run as King Triton in The Little Mermaid Jr.)
Welcome to #momswritersclub! Chat goes 24 hours and beyond to accommodate all time zones. Introduce yourself and share where you're joining from and what you're working on.
November 13, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Welcome to #momswritersclub! Chat goes 24 hours and beyond to accommodate all time zones. Introduce yourself and share where you're joining from and what you're working on.
Q. 6 #momswritersclub We're headed into a long string of holidays. Have you ever built a story around a holiday, real or imagined?
October 16, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Q. 6 #momswritersclub We're headed into a long string of holidays. Have you ever built a story around a holiday, real or imagined?
Q. 5 #momswritersclub Little details can say so much about a character - when would your MC start decorating for Halloween? (assuming they lived in a locale/era where Halloween was celebrated).
October 16, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Q. 5 #momswritersclub Little details can say so much about a character - when would your MC start decorating for Halloween? (assuming they lived in a locale/era where Halloween was celebrated).
Q. 4 #momswritersclub What is your MC's dream job (job can be defined loosely depending on setting and era).
October 16, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Q. 4 #momswritersclub What is your MC's dream job (job can be defined loosely depending on setting and era).
Q. 3 #momswritersclub Houses are also a great window into character. What would your MC's dream home be like?
October 16, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Q. 3 #momswritersclub Houses are also a great window into character. What would your MC's dream home be like?
Q. 2 #momswritersclub Clothes can say a lot about a person. What does your MC's wardrobe look like?
October 16, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Q. 2 #momswritersclub Clothes can say a lot about a person. What does your MC's wardrobe look like?
Q. 1 #momswritersclub Writing retreats can be great for focused writing time and inspiration. Do you like them (or like the idea if you've never done one)? If so, is your ideal retreat alone or with other writers?
October 16, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Q. 1 #momswritersclub Writing retreats can be great for focused writing time and inspiration. Do you like them (or like the idea if you've never done one)? If so, is your ideal retreat alone or with other writers?