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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

contact

Elizabeth Sims
Speaking / Workshops / Private Coaching
Elizabeth does all three. Email her to discuss your needs.

email
esims@elizabethsims.com
U.S. mail may be sent to Elizabeth in care of The Donald Maass Literary Agency (below).

representation
Cameron McClure
The Donald Maass Literary Agency
121 West 27th Street, Suite 801
New York, NY 10001
Tel: 212-727-8383
www.maassagency.com

publishers
You've Got a Book in You
Writer's Digest Books
F+W Media, Inc.
10151 Carver Road, Suite #200
Blue, Ash, OH 45242
Writer's Digest - F+W Media, Inc.
Editor: James Duncan

The Rita Farmer Series (The Actress,The Extra,On Location):
St. Martin's Minotaur
175 Fifth Avenue, 18th Floor
New York, NY 10010
www.minotaurbooks.com
Editor: Kelley Ragland

The Lillian Byrd Series (Holy Hell,Damn Straight,Lucky Stiff,Easy Street):
Alyson Books
245 West 17th Street, Suite 1200
New York, NY 10113
www.alysonbooks.com

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An archive of past newschats may be found on the more page under newschat archive.


A Note to Book Groups

IN PERSON
Elizabeth loves meeting with book groups. If your group would like to have her for a visit, let her know. She now lives in Florida and sometimes travels across the country, so who knows, maybe she could coordinate a visit to your group with other travel. (She does not charge for meeting with groups reading her fiction.)

BY PHONE
Elizabeth has "attended" book groups by speaker phone. If you'd like to arrange a phone call for your group email Elizabeth to request a date and time.

BOOKPLATES
You can request signed bookplates on the more page under signed copies.

Email Elizabeth: esims@elizabethsims.com

BOOK GROUP GUIDES:

    The Rita Farmer Mysteries

  1. On Location
  2. The Extra
  3. The Actress

    The Lillian Byrd Crime Series

  1. Easy Street
  2. Lucky Stiff
  3. Damn Straight
  4. Holy Hell
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