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Member Since: Dec. 01, 2009

Vickie Britton


Biography

Vickie Britton is author of the romantic suspense THE DEVIL’S GATE. She and her sister, Loretta Jackson, have co-authored over forty novels, most of them mysteries and mystery-romances. The sisters have co-authored the Jeff McQuede High Country Mystery Series: Murder in Black and White, Whispers of the Stones, and Stealer of Horses. They have also written the eight-book archaeological Ardis Cole Mystery Series and the Pre-Columbian Treasure Series.

The sisters are authors of the contemporary mystery Stone of Vengeance, and the western, Death Comes in Pairs. Their Luck of the Draw western series includes The Devil's Game, The Fifth Ace and The Wild Card.

Their light romances Path of the Jaguar and Nightmare in Morocco have been enjoyed by adults and young adults in several countries.

Vickie's interests include history and criminal justice. She lives in Hutchinson, Kansas.

Where to find Vickie Britton online

Website: https://sites.google.com/site/vickiebrittonandlorettajackson/
Twitter: vickiebrit
    Facebook: Facebook profile
    Blog: http://vbritton.blogspot.com/

    Where to buy in print

    http://www.amazon.com/Vickie-Britton/e/B002BLR63K

    Books

    Killer at the Door    by Vickie Britton
    Price: $1.99 USD. 30060 words. Published on August 30, 2012. Fiction.
    In every person’s life there comes a crucial moment when time is of the essence, where the clock is ticking and a split-second decision can mean the difference between life and death. In these eight stories of mystery and suspense, each character is forced to make a snap decision, drawing on courage, physical and mental force. Will they have what it takes to outwit the Killer at the Door?
    Tainted Ladies: Female Outlaws, Renegade Women and Soiled Doves of the Old West    by Vickie Britton
    Price: $1.99 USD. 13610 words. Published on January 15, 2012. Nonfiction.
    This lively little guide rounds up a host of colorful women from Wild West history from stagecoach robbers to cattle rustlers. Meet Calamity Jane, who could out-drink and out-shoot any man, and Poker Alice, a widow who earned a living playing cards. Read about the madams and soiled doves and the many renegade women who defied convention in the Old West
    Fiction: From Writing to Publication    by Vickie Britton
    Price: $2.99 USD. 24030 words. Published on January 5, 2012. Nonfiction.
    This concise, comprehensive guide takes a fiction writer through the entire process of creating a novel and selling the finished product. It offers start-to-finish instructions which include finding ideas, plotting and character devlopment, and tips on revision and marketing. Sisters and co-authors of 42 published novels share helpful tips for both the beginning and the professional writer.
    The Mystery Behind Jack the Ripper—Serial Killer    by Vickie Britton
    Price: $1.99 USD. 6180 words. Published on November 5, 2010. Nonfiction.
    (5.00 from 1 review)
    Learn all the basic facts and theories about the most famous murder mystery of all time. This little comprehensive guide covers in a nutshell the victims, possible suspects, and explores popular theories such as the Royal Conspiracy Theory,the Maybrick Diary,and Partricia Cornwell’s investigation of Walter Sickert. With all the evidence in, you can cast a vote--who was Jack the Ripper?
    Dead Man's Hand    by Vickie Britton
    Price: $0.99 USD. 14780 words. Published on November 5, 2010. Fiction.
    A poker game turns deadly--when Jack Handley joins a high-stakes poker game at the Lucky Draw Hotel, players start to die. Cards left on each victim reflect the hand the Wild Bill Hickok had been holding when he met his fate--the dead man's hand. Now all the cards have been dealt but the Ace of Spades--a card Jack knows is meant for him.
    Writing and Selling a Mystery Novel: A Simple Step-by Step Plan    by Vickie Britton
    Price: $2.99 USD. 6140 words. Published on March 24, 2010. Nonfiction.
    (5.00 from 1 review)
    This handy guide provides a way to break writing a mystery down into several simple steps. It includes all of the essential elements of mystery writing from plotting, breaking a novel into chapters, and character development. This guide also includes marketing tips and resources. This mini ebook will help a writer get started in planning a mystery that will sell in today's competitive market.

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