Name That Character
How do writers name their characters? Is there a science behind it? No real science, but there’s plenty of advice online. Mystery author...
How Long Did it Take You to Write That???
This is a question authors hear at almost every book signing or speaking engagement they attend. “How long did it take you to write...
Sisters in Crime/CV Went to Jail
Forensic science and details of how law enforcement operates play key roles in my police procedurals, and I’ve always believed that...
Is that Even Possible? A Writing Experiment: Chaos Is Come Again with John Dolan and Fiona Quinn
First, a Scientific Question Could two writers who had just met on Twitter come together and write a novel? Hmmm. Some considerations:...
Using BOOK TRAILERS to promote your book
In addition to book signings and social media, there is another method you can use to promote your book: the book trailer. Not only is it...
Plants and Death
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