Welcome to my blog!
This blog is my little corner of the internet, where stories start long before they hit the page. I’m Sandra Orchard, and I write mysteries and romantic suspense filled with heart, twists, and a whole lot of trouble.
Here on the blog you’ll find chats with my characters, posts about character and story, writing craft tips, book news, and the random bits of real life that sneak into my stories.
Here’s my latest post
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Meet Kevin the Alpaca
For my newest character interview, I’m delighted to have Kevin with me today, the adorable therapy alpaca of Lavender Hill Farm’s media sensation—and, of course, one of the stars of The Honeyed Truth. Kevin has a reputation for mischievous antics, escape-artist tendencies, and his uncanny ability to steal the spotlight (and an occasional rubber glove). Welcome Kevin! It’s a pleasure to have you here. I’m sure our readers are eager to get to know the alpaca behind the celebrity status. So, let’s get started… Q: Kevin, how would you describe your job at Lavender Hill Farm? Kevin: I am a highly trained therapy…
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These posts get up close and personal. 🤫 Peppered with humour, they give readers a glimpse into my life as a writer.
Posts in this category include character interviews, chats about character and what inspires my character choices, and… posts from interesting characters, such as my favourite–10 Character Lessons from a Special Guest. 🐾
Posts in this category cover everything from what’s blepharitis to what catnip can do for your hair to how to get out of jury duty. 😁 While researching background information for my stories, I learn a lot. Some of what I learn makes it into my stories. Some make it into my blog. 😉
These posts are geared to writers and aspiring writers. But readers often find it interesting to see how I go about crafting a story. And I appreciate everyone’s input, in real time, when brainstorming ideas for titles, characters and a myriad of other details.
Posts about new releases, sales, or my current project, as well as, author interviews.
