AUTHOR MICHELLE CORBIER ON CREATIVITY

Today we welcome Michelle Corbier for a return visit. After more than twenty years in clinical medicine, Michelle now works as a medical consultant. Her writing interests cover many genres—mystery, paranormal, and thrillers. When not writing, you can find her outside gardening or bicycling. Learn more about Michelle and her books at her website. 

Creativity in the Simplest Things

In middle school, I published my first book review. Nothing life shattering, but it heralded my interesting in writing. I composed many stories during childhood—none remain—but the concept of publishing would come later. 

 

I didn’t have a stable childhood. Despite those unpleasant memories, I recall the beauty of libraries. They became peaceful sanctuaries during a chaotic life. A place where I escaped into stories like The Count of Monte Cristo and Anna Karenina. When I discovered the ability to craft my own narratives, the opportunities became endless. Through stories, I ruled kingdoms and traveled the universe.

 

In the Write Club Mystery series, Dr. Myaisha Douglas’ husband dies. In one moment, she became a single mother and a small business owner. She must redefine who she is and what she desires, acquire a new identity. Once her only child leaves for college, Myaisha discovers the freedom to explore her interests. Mysteries, fictional and real, become her passion. On this journey, she experiences romance and friendship—ignorant of their dark sides. 

 

However, Myaisha is also a baker. In time, she finds a new purpose for her pastries. They help her obtain useful information about murders from the homicide detectives. 

 

Creating stories provides an outlet for my passion. Dishing up delectable cakes, scones, and cookies is another aspect of my imagination. Recently, I found an orange cake recipe on the New York Times web page. After a long day working on the computer, measuring heavy cream and sifting flour clears my mind. As the cake rises in the oven, I select a tea. The cake cools and the tea brews. Stretched out on the couch, I munch on orange cake and sip floral tea. But the extent of my ingenuity doesn’t end there. From the orange seeds, I hope to grow a tree and nourish the appetites of future readers—and writers.

 

Explore your artistic side and find inspiration in simple, everyday items. Don’t throw anything away without considering its possibilities. Open to another perspective? Enter Myaisha’s world. Solve mysteries and experience the lives of the Greensboro Women of Color Writing Group. The second book in the Write Club Mystery series, Murder in Gemini, is available now. Happy reading. 

 

Murder In Gemini

A Write Club Mystery, Book 2

 

When she’s not busy practicing medicine, Dr. Myaisha Douglas writes mysteries. She’d like to devote more time to her personal relationships, but murder intervenes. The twin sister of a Greensboro Women of Color Writing Group member dies suddenly. Myaisha suspects murder. Her writing group investigates the homicide, hoping to publish a true crime story. 

 

But the investigation becomes deadly when Myaisha uncovers an important secret behind a necklace. While juggling a romantic affair, she pursues the case. With the police prepared to arrest her friend, Myaisha enlists the help of the Greensboro Women of Color Writing Group to solve the crime before a third murder occurs.

 

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