Posts Tagged: crime novels

10 Excuses You’ve Probably Used for Not Reading a Book

Last week I stumbled across this: 10 Excuses You’ve Probably Used to Skip a Workout. I exercise regularly, not only because it’s good for my overall health, but also because it seems to help control my movement disorder. Some of the excuses seemed a little far-fetched at first – seriously, people really get away with… Continue Reading 10 Excuses You’ve Probably Used for Not Reading a Book »

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Top Tips for Writing Legal Thrillers

The release of Chasing the Dead, the second book in my Alex Stone Thriller Series, is fast approaching. Thrillers of all types, both legal and other suspense-filled adventures, have become increasingly popular lately. There’s always an impressive sampling of the genre on the New York Times bestseller lists for fiction. People love genre fiction for… Continue Reading Top Tips for Writing Legal Thrillers »

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Tips for Crime Writers on Creating a Great Protagonist

Last week, I shared my tips on creating a villain readers love to hate. But what about the protagonist? The heroine whose fascinating character and dangerous situation pulls the reader’s heart and soul into her world? That hero who makes a reader grit her teeth and get knots in her stomach because she’s so worried… Continue Reading Tips for Crime Writers on Creating a Great Protagonist »

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How Crime Authors Can Keep the Thrill in their Thriller Series

How Crime Authors Can Keep the Thrill in their Thriller Series

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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Dangers of False Positives in Crime Investigations

False Positives in Crime Investigations

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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