The literary world lost a crime fiction legend with the passing of PD James on November 27. With a career that spanned more than a half a century and included 18 novels, James was one of Britain’s most successful crime novelists. She also broke ground in crime fiction with two different crime fiction detectives… Continue Reading Remembering PD James »
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Overcoming writer’s block
Whether you’re trying to come up with a topic for your next blog post or you’re trying to figure out what comes next in the Lou Mason series, it’s inevitable that a writer will eventually struggle with a bout of writer’s block. Always frustrating and sometimes downright infuriating, writer’s block can be a sign… Continue Reading Overcoming writer’s block »
Read MoreCrime fiction short stories for holiday reading
Happy Thanksgiving! The holiday season has officially begun, and while all the parties and family gatherings are fun, you may find yourself with little time to read your favorite crime fiction novel. After all, it’s hard to get wrapped up in a suspense thriller waiting in line at the mall. Instead, put that riveting… Continue Reading Crime fiction short stories for holiday reading »
Read MoreCrime fiction dishes for Thanksgiving dinner
Thanksgiving is in just seven days, and plans for your feast are probably well under way. While “crime fiction” and “Thanksgiving” might not seem to go hand in hand, the mystery/thriller actually a rich history of food – from poisoned puddings to pumpkin pies. Spice things up this Thanksgiving and pay homage to some… Continue Reading Crime fiction dishes for Thanksgiving dinner »
Read MoreFinding the right crime fiction character name
Hercule Poirot. Sam Spade. Stephanie Plum. Lou Mason. While these familiar names roll off our tongues as if they were real people, the authors who invented them probably spent hours agonizing over every syllable. Coming up with a crime fiction character’s name may seem as hard as naming a child, and for good reason…. Continue Reading Finding the right crime fiction character name »
Read MoreNational Novel Writing Month
It’s November, and that means it’s officially is National Novel Writing Month! Whether you’re a published mystery novelist or you’re trying to break into crime fiction writing, this inspirational program is the perfect opportunity to put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard!) and get writing. With plenty of organized activities and resources, this… Continue Reading National Novel Writing Month »
Read MoreScary Halloween thrillers to spook up your night
With Halloween falling on a Friday this year, there’s sure to be more mischief and mayhem than usual. If you’ve decided to forgo the usual monster ball, murder mystery, or detective party, there are plenty of good thrillers to keep you company while you wait for the trick or treaters. This year, take a… Continue Reading Scary Halloween thrillers to spook up your night »
Read MoreMedical thrillers about epidemics
With stories about Ebola taking center stage in the news, it’s easy to let your imagination get carried away by fears of a national epidemic. After all, thriller writers have been doing just that for years, penning suspenseful novels about deadly pandemics. These medical thrillers each paints a different portrait of what might happen… Continue Reading Medical thrillers about epidemics »
Read MoreCrime fiction movie adaptations
It’s always exciting to see your favorite crime fiction novels come to life, and this fall, fans of mysteries and thrillers are in for a treat. A whole range of crime fiction movie adaptations are hitting the big screen, from psychological thrillers to hardboiled detective stories. Here’s a look at some of the new… Continue Reading Crime fiction movie adaptations »
Read MoreBecome a better crime fiction writer
Writing a crime fiction novel – or any novel – is no easy feat, and even successful published authors work to hone their craft and improve their skills. Luckily, there are lots of resources to help, from free seminars to workshops to full-fledge classes that will help you improve everything from grammar to plot… Continue Reading Become a better crime fiction writer »
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