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Lida Sideris

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Lida Sideris' first stint after law school was a newbie lawyer's dream: working as an entertainment attorney for a movie studio...kind of like her heroine, Corrie Locke, except without the homicides. Lida is a recipient of the Helen McCloy Mystery Writers of America Scholarship award and a 2x Killer Nashville, Silver Falchion Award finalist. She lives in the northern tip of Southern California with her family, rescue dogs and a flock of uppity chickens. To learn more, please visit: www.LidaSideris.com

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Lida Sideris I don't regard not being able to write as blockage, but more of a writer's rebellion. Sometimes I just don't want to write. I'll sit behind my compute…moreI don't regard not being able to write as blockage, but more of a writer's rebellion. Sometimes I just don't want to write. I'll sit behind my computer and think, "now's the time to declutter" or "what kind of sale is going on at Bloomingdales?" So I'll do other things, until that need to tell the story overpowers all other impulses or wants. Everything else becomes trivial. (less)
Lida Sideris One word: perseverance.
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My Cure-All for Everything

Yes, that’s right. Whether I have a headache or a writing challenge or any stumbling block, I tend towards this helpful ritual: practicing gratitude.

Gratitude leads to stepping stones that help me switch direction; putting me where I should be. Where I want to be: in a wondrous, thankful state of mind.

But it’s not a quick, “I’m thankful for…” Gratitude must be felt in the heart. It’s an essential

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"This is a nice little murder mystery that made a good afternoon's read. Corrie is an interesting character, bright and somewhat feisty. The plot moves right along with some humor, twists and a surprise ending.
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This picture book hit all the right spots for me. It was entertaining, featured a cat (yay!) and ended with the MC figuring things out. Very enjoyable!
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"I have read this book in one sitting, I really like all the main characters who come across as realistic and relatable. I thoroughly enjoyed the plot and like the way the author weaves in plot twists that I couldn't have predicted. I wish that the re" Read more of this review »
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“To fly away from problems may seem the easiest solution. But you gain strength only when you wrestle with a strong opponent. One who doesn’t have difficulties is one who doesn’t grow.”
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“Making others happy, through kindness of speech and sincerity of right advice, is a sign of true greatness. To hurt another soul by sarcastic words, looks, or suggestions, is despicable.”
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"I received a free copy of this book in exchange for a review. I liked the plot and the twist reveal of the murderer, but some of the dialogue seemed odd somehow. I would like to read more in this series, if it is a series. Keep up the good work!"
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“She swore she'd never turn into her P.I. father...but that was before she ran over the body.”
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“I measure my days by the number of homicidal thoughts I have. I only had two today. So it must have been good.”
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“His overactive charm poured out like a lone drainage pipe after a flash flood.”
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“His overactive charm poured out like a lone drainage pipe after a flash flood.”
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