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Mystery: January 08, 2014 Issue [#6091]

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 This week: Detectives, Demons, and Elves... Oh My
  Edited by: Dawn Embers Author IconMail Icon
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1. About this Newsletter
2. A Word from our Sponsor
3. Letter from the Editor
4. Editor's Picks
5. A Word from Writing.Com
6. Ask & Answer
7. Removal instructions

About This Newsletter

An Elf (written) Mystery Newsletter

As a non-mystery writer on the site, this is my attempt to get a good topic for the readers. Here I take a look at the mystery plot when combined with other genres.


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Letter from the editor

Mystery has an appeal to readers on many different levels and a dedicated audience for the genre alone, but one thing we also should remember is that the common elements of a mystery story can be included in other genres. Crossing genres, blending or combining is becoming a common feature in short and long fiction. And there is no reason why one can't use mystery as part of a mixed story.

Part of why I'm discussing this is because I am a speculative fiction writer. More so fantasy but I venture in science fiction and flail around in horror on occasion. But I do have a couple mystery ideas and one of them isn't just mystery. I have a fantasy story that uses a mystery plot, where one main character is a military detective (essentially, though in other terms) and the other main character is a wood fairy. Fantasy is a good genre to mix with mystery because there is a lot of potential with both. The speculative genres can provide variety in character and setting, while the mystery can give a driving force with conflict. This is just one example of mixing genres.

Couple examples to consider:
Mystery and Fantasy
Mystery and Western
Mystery and Science Fiction and Romance (love triangle?)
Mystery and Horror
Etc...

Notice the triangle? Yes, it's possible to do more than one but that's because romance just happens to sneak its way into any genre. It makes a good small subplot, though can take over a story if one isn't careful. But I must add a caveat. After a while, it might start to blend together if adding too many genres. A "everything but the kitchen sink" result may confuse readers and the dedicated base for certain genres may not care for the results. Like anything, there is a limit. Always consider word count, story, character and targeted audience.

But hey, if you like writing mystery and are looking for something new to write, maybe try a little mix. It can be fun.




Editor's Picks

Here are some items I found by searching for mystery items here on the site.

 Finding the Black Sheep Open in new Window. (E)
A story about a detective who finds a lost jewel.
#1969785 by dragon Author IconMail Icon


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#1966182 by Not Available.


 Swing Thoughts Open in new Window. (ASR)
The first 8 pages of a new Mystery/Drama/Thriller that I am working on.
#1968988 by Colby Robert Author IconMail Icon


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#1969668 by Not Available.


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#1970254 by Not Available.



And maybe try out a mystery story in contests, even if they don't ask for the genre. *Wink*

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Ask & Answer

This is my first attempt at Mystery newsletter, so don't have any feedback. Probably won't be writing these much but it was a fun venture. Hope everyone enjoyed the topic. Have a good day!



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