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  • You've Got a Book in You

    "Elizabeth Sims proves herself a true writer's friend."

    —Jamie Morris, Director, Woodstream Writers

  • The Actress

    "Sims' wry commentary on life in Hollywood is dead-on."

    —Publishers Weekly

  • The Extra

    "an intelligent thriller."

    —Jay Strafford Richmond Times-Dispach

  • On Location

    "You just have to love Rita."

    —Kirkus Reviews

  • You've Got a Book in You

    "Packs a twelve-week writing course into 280 pages."

    —Julie Compton, author of Keep No Secrets

  • The Actress

    "Intricate and surprising, this is a gripping read."

    —Kristine Huntley Booklist

  • The Extra

    "The two leads, Rita and George, are engaging and believable."

    —Hallie Ephron Boston Globe

  • On Location

    "Sims orchestrates the action—and occasional comic relief—for maximum impact."

    —Publishers Weekly

  • You've Got a Book in You

    "The spark of inspiration to get started writing a book."

    —Hallie Ephron, award-winning author

  • The Actress

    "A page-turner from stem to stern!"

    —Kirkus Reviews

  • The Extra

    "Goes down easy, like a perfect cup of coffee."

    —Crimespree Magazine

  • On Location

    "A fast-paced, atmospheric mystery. Sims shines."

    —Melinda Bargreen The Seattle Times

  • You've Got a Book in You

    "The approach is always positive and well worth the price of admission"

    —Ellen Hart, award-winning author

  • The Actress

    "The fascination will keep you up late."

    —Jay Strafford Richmond Times-Dispach

  • The Extra

    "An engaging thriller."

    —Harriet Klausner

  • On Location

    "As smart as it is compelling."

    —Michele Leber Booklist

  • You've Got a Book in You

    "It doesn't have the arrogant undertone found in other writing books."

    —The Book Depository

  • The Actress

    "Sims has a well-plotted and engaging winner here."

    —Melinda Bargreen The Seattle Times

  • The Extra

    "...and a lost beagle."

    —Kirkus Reviews

  • On Location

    "Heart-pounding and page-turning."

    —Jay Strafford Richmond Times-Dispach

  • You've Got a Book in You

    "This book frees your fear, gives you freedom to fly!"

    —Ella's Edge - Insecure Writers Support Group

  • The Actress

    "Exhilarating! Elizabeth Sims provides a fascinating tale."

    —Harriet Klausner

  • The Extra

    "Brisk prose, facile storytelling, engaging characters."

    —Michele Leber Booklist

  • On Location

    "Rita's best role to date."

    —Lynne F. Maxwell Mystery Scene

  • You've Got a Book in You

    "I found great little gems of advice."

    —L.J. Sellers, bestselling mystery author

  • The Actress

    "Rita is a strong and believable voice."

    —Roberta Alexander The Mercury News

  • The Extra

    "A perfect blend of mystery, comedy and romance."

    —Rosa St.Claire Miami Books Examiner

  • On Location

    "A fabulous novel."

    —Harriet Klausner

  • You've Got a Book in You

    "Encouraging, practical and witty."

    —Gesa Kirsch, Ph.D., Professor of English, Bentley University

  • The Actress

    "A veteran mystery writer with a crackerjack tale."

    —Seattle Post-Intelligencer


 New Book and New Kindle Release 

NEWS
Elizabeth launched her blog Zestful Writing
AND
she's been
Guest Blogging:

Jane Friedman, May 14, 2013
To Be Great, Strive to Be Ordinary

Writer's Digest, May 13, 2013
Zest + Small Things = Great Writing

Abbott Press, April 25, 2013
THE "STRESS-FREE" ART OF WRITING

Writer's Digest posted an excerpt from
You've Got a Book In You April 23, 2013
STORMWRITING: WHAT IT IS AND WHY YOU SHOULD TRY IT
Elizabeth is a contributing editor at
Writer's Digest Magazine.
Pick up the May/June 2013 issue featuring Elizabeth's article
"Breaking Bad"

Using Profanity And Other Raw Talk In Your Fiction

A complete list of Elizabeth's articles can be found on the
articles & stories page.
Now available
from Writer's Digest Books
2013 Guide to Literary Agents
Elizabeth Sims, contributor
2013 Guide to Literary Agents

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You've Got a Book in You by Elizabeth Sims


Writing a book is fun and easy--yes, FUN AND EASY--but it may not always feel that way. How do you find the time to write? How do you keep momentum? How do you deal with the horror of showing anyone a single sentence of your work-in-progress? The answers remain fun and easy, and author Elizabeth Sims will take your hand, dispel your worries, and show you how it's done in this stress-free guide to accomplishing your dream of writing your book. MORE

"If you're searching for the spark of inspiration to get started writing a book, and the nourishment to sustain you to THE END, Sims' book will show you how to find it in yourself." —Hallie Ephron, award-winning author.

The Extra by Elizabeth Sims now on Kindle!

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Studying to be a lawyer, Rita takes dreggy acting jobs to pay the bills. Dressed in police uniform as an extra on a movie shoot, she wanders into a rough part of town only to be pulled into a vicious assault. MORE

"Sims, outdoes herself... an intelligent thriller... comes together seamlessly... sure to appeal to fans of complex plots and strong women." —Jay Strafford, Richmond Times-Dispach - Book Bag

The Actress by Elizabeth Sims now on Kindle!

$2.99

Aspiring actress and single mom Rita Farmer has gone from struggling to find work to downright desperate. If she doesn’t land a paying job soon—horror movie, soap commercial, anything—she’s afraid her ex-husband will use her dire financial straits to take away Petey, her cherished four-year-old son. MORE

"Sims' wry commentary on life in Hollywood is dead-on." —Publishers Weekly

Learn more about Elizabeth's popular and award-winning Lillian Byrd series.

Just Out Magazine calls Lillian "By far the best detective in the bunch."

Easy Street by Elizabeth Sims now on Kindle!
Easy Street FREE SAMPLE


Her old Caprice is convulsing through the last of its death throes, her pet rabbit and constant companion Todd ails, and as usual Lillian Byrd is flat broke. For a few extra bucks she agrees to help an old friend renovate her house, but as you know, nothing ever goes smoothly in the life of Lillian Byrd. MORE

"Lillian is a true original." —Kirkus Reviews

Lucky Stiff by Elizabeth Sims now on Kindle!
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Once again Lillian Byrd is down on her luck, strumming her mandolin for spare quarters alongside Blind Lonnie, Detroit's resident blues guitarist. But a chance encounter with her childhood friend Duane is about to completely turn her life on its heels. When Lillian and Duane put their stories together, the past erupts into a wild enigma. MORE

"A flawless narrative... A nifty little puzzle solved by a most intriguing female detective." —Library Journal

Damn Straight by Elizabeth Sims now on Kindle!
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After her narrow brush with death in Holy Hell, you'd think Lillian Byrd would have learned to keep her head down, but when a friend in crisis calls from California, Lillian jumps on a plane and wings her way from Detroit to Palm Springs—and danger. It's the long weekend of the Dinah Shore golf tournament... MORE

Lambda Literary Award Winner

"A sassy, smart, ultimately thoughtful thriller." —Booklist

Holy Hell by Elizabeth Sims now on Kindle!
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Lillian Byrd is a small-time reporter with a flair for making big-time mistakes—like getting fired for fending off the boss's son with an X-Acto knife and breaking up with her girlfriend for no good reason—so her investigation into the disappearances of women around the Detroit area might not be the best idea... MORE

"Read it. You'll love it. You'll want more." —Liberty Press

"Except for all the swearing, it's a pretty good book." —Elizabeth's Mom

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