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  • About Marguerite
    • Lily Blanchette
  • Lily Blanchette Crime Novels
    • YA Mystery Books
    • Buy the Books
    • Autographed Ebook
  • R.A.T1
    • Criminal Lines Publishing
  • Roll Call: Q&A
    • Pages From The Life of a Crime Writer Blog
    • Positive & Writing Quotes
  • Criminal Lines Blog
    • Crime Writers Panel
  • Contact
    • Media
    • Press Releases
    • Calendar
    • Favorite Writer Links

How do you pronounce your name?

My name is pronounced “mar-gyuh-reet” and it’s French. I’ve heard many variations and every now and then I’ll hear the “Margarita,” drink joke. The fun part is when the discussion about my name turns into a topic of its own.

When did you start writing?

I’ve been writing since 2000 as a hobby, but soon realized that I wanted more. I wanted my works to be read. In 2009, I set out to hone my craft with the hope of writing stories that would entertain my readers.

It's my passion to be here for my readers.

What is your favorite part of the writing process?

Rewrites! Thanks to my writing mentor, I love them. 

Why did you decide to work with a writing mentor?

It was a personal decision based on my desire to succeed in my career as an author.  

What keeps you going when you’re running on empty?

My vices are avocados, Bossanova jazz, and classical music. 

What do you do for downtime?

I play golf. It helps me to relax. And if I'm ever stuck on a scene, golf helps me figure it out.

Are you excited about the release of your crime novel, Promised Lies?

I'm very excited. I originally released it as Led by Lies, but after I met an agent at a writer's conference, I realized I needed to expand my word count and dig deeper to make this book work. 

After expanding the book, I was much happier with how it turned out. Everything about the book said to me, Promised Lies. 

What are you currently working on?

I just finished a YA mystery and now I’m currently working on the next Lily Blanchette novel.

How would you describe your new main character?

Detective Lily Blanchette: Dedicated, Driven, Despises Lies and HEELS!

What's next for you?

Next on my list is to work on my upcoming shows for Crime Writers’ Panel during the summer of 2017. All of us at CWP have crazy schedules and we’re looking forward to starting a new season filled with information to help writers who are doing research for their books.

I'm also working on a blog series called After The Badge. 

What is the Crime Writers' Panel?

Crime Writers Panel is a free online workshop put together by a team of writers, including members of law enforcement and forensics. We provide guidelines to help authors craft realistic situations; starting with the initial dispatch of a call, continuing through CSI investigation and encompassing gritty procedures from an officer's point-of-view.

What led you to pursue “positivity,” as a way to deal with everyday life?

“Living Life to the Fullest With Positivity,” was something I came up with to push me through the hard times of my writing career.

I learned a lesson when I lost my best friend to an automobile accident. One day she was there and the next she was gone. It was that day that I realized how short life is and promised myself that I would always try to think positive and not focus on the negative.

Is there something that you would like to tell other authors?

Stay focused and give it your ALL.

A ~ Ask questions about yourself and your writing. Make sure this is something you want to do.

L ~ Listen to the answers. Sometimes the reply is not what you’d expect or want to hear.

L ~ Learn from those answers. Then take the appropriate steps to master your art.  

 

 

 

 

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Nov1

November Blog Tour

Wednesday, November 1, 2017 @ 12:00AMWed, Nov 1, 2017 @ 12:00AM

Two Months of Crime Blog Tour - November

This latest tour is an extension of Marguerite Ashton’s June 5th, Spring Time Book Club promo which introduced her first novel in the series, Promised Lies. November Tour Schedule: Wednesday, November 1 PUYB Book Teaser at YouTube Thursday, November 2 Interview at The Writer’s Life Wednesday, November 3 Guest Blogging at Blogging Authors

Monday, November 6 Book Review at Books for Books Tuesday, November 7 Guest Blogging at Dear Reader, Love Author Wednesday, November 8 Book Featured at The Bookworm Lodge Featured at Mello & June, It’s a Book Thang! Thursday, November 9 Interview at Deal Sharing Aunt Friday, November 10 Character Interview at Pimp That Character

Monday, November 13 Interview at The Dark Phantom Reviews Tuesday, November 14 Book Featured at Bound 2 Escape Wednesday, November 15 Book Featured at T’s Stuff Thursday, November 16 Book Review at Cheryl’s Book Nook Friday, November 17 Book Review at Books Are Love

Monday, November 20 Interview at The Book Connection Tuesday, November 21 Book Featured at I’m Shelf-ish Wednesday, November 22 Book Featured at Books Can Be Deadly

Monday, November 27 Guest Blogging at Lori’s Reading Corner Tuesday, November 28 Book Review at Stormy Nights Reviewing & Bloggin’ Thursday, November 30 Book Review & Guest Blogging at That’s What She’s Reading

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Oct2

October Book Blast 1st - 31st

Monday, October 2, 2017 @ 12:00AMMon, Oct 2, 2017 @ 12:00AM

Two Months of Crime Blog Tour - October

This latest tour is an extension of Marguerite Ashton’s June 5th, Spring Time Book Club promo which introduced her first novel in the series, Promised Lies.   October Tour Schedule: Monday, October 2 Bound 2 Escape Tuesday, October 3 Stormy Nights Reviewing & Bloggin’ Wednesday, October 4 My Bookish Pleasures Thursday, October 5 Books, Reviews, ETC. Friday, October 6 What Is That Book About

Monday, October 9 Nuttin’ But Books Tuesday, October 10 I’m Shelf-ish Wednesday, October 11 The Dark Phantom Reviews Thursday, October 12 Books Can Be Deadly Friday, October 13 That’s What She’s Reading

Monday, October 16 Confessions of an Eccentric Bookaholic Tuesday, October 17 Mello & June, It’s a Book Thang! Wednesday, October 18 The Book Connection Thursday, October 19 Lori’s Reading Corner Friday, October 20 A Title Wave

Monday, October 23 The Bookworm Lodge Deal Sharing Aunt Tuesday, October 24 Write and Take Flight

Monday, October 30 CBY Book Club Tuesday, October 31 The Writer’s Life

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Sep29

Staged - #2 in Oliana Mercer series

Friday, September 29, 2017 @ 12:00AMFri, Sep 29, 2017 @ 12:00AM

Book Release: Staged

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