Why Flawed Detectives Make the Best Mystery Leads
Flawed detectives make mystery fiction richer, more tense, and more human. Here is why readers love imperfect investigators.
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The Author’s Workshop: Best Obsidian Workspace Settings for Writers
Build an Obsidian writing workspace that supports drafting flow. Get practical tips for sidebars, split panes, CSS snippets, and mobile profiles.
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5 Surprising Reasons to Write Novels in Plain Text
I’ve published 130+ books, and I write them in Obsidian using plain text. Here are 5 practical reasons this workflow beats bulky word processors.
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Welcome to P.D. Workman’s Obsidian Hub
Using Obsidian as a writing studio: in-depth guides, experiments, and bite-sized tips.
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Smell, Taste, and Truth: Sensory Clues in Auntie Clem’s Bakery
How sensory detail—smell, taste, and kitchen chemistry—functions as a legitimate investigative tool in Auntie Clem’s Bakery, helping Erin detect sabotage, toxins, and subtle clues.
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Why Found Family Matters in Cozy Mysteries (and How It Solves Crimes)
How ‘found family’ in Auntie Clem’s Bakery gives cozy mysteries heart — a network of informants, emotional stakes, and believable, character-driven investigation.
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P.D. Workman Year in Review and Books Coming in 2026
P.D. Workman’s 2025 year in books: new releases, bundles, and a preview of 2026 titles. See series links, buying options, and highlights from a prolific year.
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Listen: A Deep Dive into The Writer’s Guide to Obsidian
A deep dive into The Writer’s Guide to Obsidian and P.D. Workman’s writing process.
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What is an Obsidian Vault?
Own your files. A locally saved writer’s vault of text based markdown files keeps your files safe.
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A Prolific Author’s System Writing in Obsidian
Learn about prolific author P.D. Workman’s writing production system.
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