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  • 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

  • Crimes in a Second Language

    "Spot on dialog and well drawn female characters." —Ryan G. Van Cleave, Scene Magazine

  • Holy Hell

    "Byrd is a very likable amateur sleuth and Sims is a really entertaining storyteller." —Andrea L.T. Peterson, Woman's Monthly

  • Damn Straight

    "Appealing characters, and a rabbit mascot." Library Journal

  • Lucky Stiff

    "A nerve-tingling thriller, rich with characterization and humour." —Vancouver BC Public Library

  • Easy Street

    "Hilarious. Lillian is a true original." Kirkus Reviews

  • Left Field

    "Unforgettable characters, lovely moments and brilliant dialogue." The Lesbian Review

  • You've Got a Book in You

    "Elizabeth Sims proves herself a true writer's friend." —Jamie Morris, Director, Voice Heart Vision

  • The Actress

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

  • The Extra

    "An intelligent thriller." —Jay Strafford, Richmond Times-Dispatch

  • On Location

    "You just have to love Rita." Kirkus Reviews

  • Crimes in a Second Language

    "Sims is a master of word choice, sentence structure, and plot development." Mensa Bulletin

  • Holy Hell

    "I flat out loved this book." —Sheryl LeSage, Liberty Press

  • Go-Go Day

    "ANYONE assessing America’s best short story writers needs to include Elizabeth Sims." New Pop Lit

  • Damn Straight

    "Much charm and deprecating humor." Kirkus Reviews

  • Lucky Stiff

    "A nifty little puzzle solved by a most intriguing female detective." —Rex E. Klett, Library Journal

  • Easy Street

    "Don't overlook the work of this excellent and entertaining author." —Denise Pickles, Mary Martin Bookshop

  • Left Field

    "What more could a reader ask for?" —Cheri Fuller and Nikki Little, Curve Magazine

  • I am Calico Jones

    "The quality of writing and the entertainment value are high." —W Spice

  • 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

  • Crimes in a Second Language

    Awarded the Silver Medal in general fiction. —Florida Book Awards, April 11, 2018

  • Holy Hell

    "A rollicking good mystery." —Lori L. Lake, Midwest Book Review

  • Damn Straight

    "Your evening read will keep you up 'til dawn." —Whitney Scott, Booklist

  • Lucky Stiff

    "Colorful episodes involving trailer parks and luxury cars." Kirkus Reviews

  • Easy Street

    "Sims has created one of those heroines who you wouldn't like to be but you'd like as a friend." —Sharon Wheeler, Reviewing the Evidence

  • Left Field

    "You'll be surprised over and over." —Caroline McCullagh, Mensa Bulletin

  • I am Calico Jones

    "Each of these four stories is a tiny gem." —Neil S. Plakcy, author

  • 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

    "A page-turner from stem to stern." Kirkus Reviews

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Writer's Digest July/August 2023 Writer's Digest May/June 2023
With "Building the Essential Linkages" By Elizabeth Sims
Ten ways to craft the connective tissue your story needs.
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THE NEW LILLIAN BYRD CRIME SERIES BOOK IS AVAILABLE!

TIGHT RACE Elizabeth Sims

Tight Race

Lillian Byrd Crime Series book 6

And all 6 in the Lillian Byrd Crime Series books are now available on Audible!

All narrated by Dina Pearlman!

by Elizabeth Sims
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Novelist Spotlight Elizabeth Sims

Mike Consol's Novelist Spotlight Podcast
#65 July 1 2022

In the Spotlight is Elizabeth Sims


    Elizabeth and Mike discuss:
  • Getting strategically “sloppy” with your writing
  • Common plot problems and how to solve them
  • Rescuing mundane characters
  • Membership in American Mensa
  • The overuse of dialogue
  • Trimming excessive copy
  • And more!



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You've Got a Book in You


A Stress-Free Guide to Writing the Book of Your Dreams

by Elizabeth Sims
Narrated by Gina Rogers
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AND THE RITA FARMER SERIES

THE ACTRESS Audible Elizabeth Sims

The Actress, The Extra and On Location


by Elizabeth Sims
All narrated by Johanna Parker
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Writer's Digest May / June 2023 Writer's Digest May/June 2023
With "Writing Those Pesky Ratings, Reviews, and Blurbs Without Stress" By Elizabeth Sims
Requests for positive reviews, blurbs, and ratings will. Never. Cease.
Writer's Digest November / December 2022 Writer's Digest November/December 2022
With "How to Write a Dynamite Last Chapter" By Elizabeth Sims
When it comes to the end of a novel, how can you write a last chapter that sticks with readers long after they finish reading? Elizabeth Sims analyzes the final chapter of 5 standout novels and identifies how you can make their approaches work for you.
Writer's Digest July / August 2022 Writer's Digest July/August 2022
With "11 Writing Career Crossroads" By Elizabeth Sims
Writers will face numerous career-altering decisions during their writing lives. Here’s one author’s advice for navigating 11 of the toughest choices.

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