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Lou Collins

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Welcome to the part where I talk about myself as if I didn’t write this. Let’s pretend it’s not awkward and carry on.

Lou Emerson writes as Lou Collins because she likes to be mysterious, a little extra, and frankly, using a pen name creates an excellent alibi.

She writes the Chloe Essex Cozy Mysteries; twisty, funny, and ever so slightly bonkers whodunnits set in Essex, England.

When not chained to her laptop, she also enjoys ballet, theatre, and true crime (watching, not committing, though don’t quote me), and is leading a quiet rebellion against ironing in favour of just one more chapter. She lives in

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Lou Collins Hi Julie. Thanks for your question. This short story takes place before the events in the main series. Hope that helps!
Lou Collins I don’t believe in writer’s block. If I’m finding a section hard to write I adopt a number of strategies 1) go forward to a scene that I can’t wait to…moreI don’t believe in writer’s block. If I’m finding a section hard to write I adopt a number of strategies 1) go forward to a scene that I can’t wait to write and then go back or 2) mind map the difficult section to explore new ideas and 3) go for a long walk. The solution invariably appears when you least expect it!(less)
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Whodunnits with sharp British humour (that aren���t cheesy) If you are looking for a British whodunnit with sharp humour, you are not alone. Many readers enjoy light, character driven murder mysteries but want wit and social observation rather than talking cats, cupcake sleuths, or forced cosiness. The best examples feel warm and funny, and trust […]

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"Another hilarious crime-solving romp in Essex! Chloe, along with her quirky friends and frenemies, is on the path of a killer and nothing is going to stop her. Good fun. "
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