A guest post by Kate Naylor Like many great crime novels, James Patterson’s Alex Cross books can be read in any order. Each is a mini-masterpiece in itself. But if you want to make the most of the experience, it’s actually best to read them in the right order. That way you enjoy the subtleties… Continue Reading James Patterson’s Alex Cross Books in Order »
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When an author sets out to write a series, it’s far different than simply writing several freestanding books in a row. It’s also not the same as taking one long tale and breaking it into parts and putting those parts into separate volumes. For crime writers – especially – it’s a real challenge to keep an… Continue Reading How Crime Authors Can Keep the Thrill in their Thriller Series »
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Recently, I shared some tips with you about how to read more and why. Today, I hope to inspire you to write more. As with anything else, the more you write, the better you get. I’m not going to fill you with a bunch of bull by telling you how regular writing will change your… Continue Reading Keep Plotting and Write On »
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Many fiction writers (especially early on in their careers) seem to agonize over chapter lengths. How long should each chapter run? Can I get away with a one-page chapter, or with a very lengthy one? I’m here to alleviate your fears and concerns by letting you in on a secret: there isn’t a perfect chapter… Continue Reading Things To Know About Chapter Length in Your Novel »
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Reading a great book is one of my favorite things in the world. Novels offer a way to escape, even if just briefly, the everyday. A well told story whisks you away and puts you directly into the minds and bodies of fascinating characters. I like to think of reading fiction as a sort of… Continue Reading How to Read More and Why »
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A guest post by Kate Naylor Authors like Scott Turow, Faye Kellerman, Linda Fairstein and Lee Child have written some of the best crime fiction novels available today. They know exactly how to pick you up by the scruff of your neck and shake you ‘til your teeth rattle. They only let you down to… Continue Reading Best Crime Fiction – Top 6 Criteria »
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When building a case against a criminal suspect, authorities collect information and evidence from a variety of sources. It’s hard to imagine a person being wrongly convicted of a crime and serving years, even decades for something he or she didn’t do. But the reality is that this does happen – and maybe even more… Continue Reading Dangers of False Positives in Crime Investigations »
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All the controversy and hand wringing surrounding the JK Rowling pen name debacle got me to thinking about pen names. Did you realize that even before Rowling wrote The Cuckoo’s Calling as Robert Galbraith, she used a pen name? According to her website, her official name is Joanne Rowling, but she chose to write under… Continue Reading On JK Rowling, Pen Names, and Co-Authoring Books »
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I’m happy to let you know that my latest crime novel, Stone Cold, recently hit the number one spot on Amazon, which is always a big thrill for me. Those numbers change hourly, so it might not still be number one by the time you read this, but it’s still a kick and lights a… Continue Reading Stephen King, Teen Fiction, Crime Novels and Opening Lines »
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A guest post by Kate Naylor One man’s meat is another man’s poison. One person loves a novel so much they buy it for all their friends, another consigns it to the rubbish bin (the trash can, for US readers!) in a fit of disgust before getting half way down the first page. Here are… Continue Reading 7 Best Suspense Novels of All Time »
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