Meg Opperman
Meg Opperman has mastered the art of eavesdropping in bars around the globe. These experiences have given her ample story ideas, though not enough time to write them all down. A former Fulbright scholar, she’s lived in Tanzania, Kenya, and Zimbabwe, but currently resides stateside. Her previous life — as an anthropologist and researcher — has not only informed elements of her short stories, but also has strongly influenced her sense of humor. (Sorry.) She’s had short stories published in Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine, Sherlock Holmes Mystery Magazine, Weird Tales, and various mystery anthologies. You can find more about Meg at her website, or meet up with her on Facebook.
36 entries by Meg Opperman
Slogging to THE END
What I wish I’d known back then…
Social progress comes (slowly) to the world of writing awards.
When writing becomes work
Too much connectivity is a double-edged sword.
Settle in and stay awhile!
A rundown of the writerly (and readerly) gatherings I’ll be attending in 2019.
It’s a rhetorical question.
Writing, kids, and the new academic year
When there are no words.
Writing as a purposeful act
A word, a trademark, and a “trivial” genre
The quest for perfect artwork
Seeking help from these writerly guides is a no-brainer.
An inauspicious start to the new year
‘Tis the season, after all
If you didn’t pay for that e-book, you stole it
Steps to take before getting it on tape
Giving self-publishing a try
Coming out of the writerly closet one pseudonym at a time
Getting an advance peek comes with an obligation.
A writer’s perspective
A reader’s perspective
The famous fables, sibling rivalry, and why my brother is always wrong.
An open letter to 2017
Researching the daring, dangerous, and dark for fun and profit.
Honing my work habits a thousand words at a time.
Kids, writing, and taking over the world
How Neil Gaiman nearly cost me my Spock card.
You never know what'll happen at a book club…
Why you don’t owe authors your input
My choice is mine and your choice is yours
What my daughter thinks of mysteries
The don’ts (and dos) of preparing for a pitch session
Discovering a worldview one “but” at a time
Surviving SnOMG2016 with word count intact