A guest post by Kate Naylor Do you read crime novels? People have all sorts of reasons for steering clear of thrillers, everything from being all farty about the gore side of things to preferring rom-coms or chick-lit. But dyed in the wool lovers of thrills and spills swear by the crime novel, and they… Continue Reading 7 Reasons to Read Crime Novels »
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10 Reasons Amazon is Great for Book Lovers
Amazon started as an online bookseller, but is now the world’s largest online retailer and they offer far more than just books to their customers. As a book lover, and later an author, I’ve been a fan of Amazon from almost the beginning. But it’s become so much more than a place to buy… Continue Reading 10 Reasons Amazon is Great for Book Lovers »
Read More10 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 »
Read MoreGo Ahead and Judge That Book By Its Cover
Don’t judge a book by its cover! I bet you’ve heard that saying too many times to count. And while the underlying message about not judging people by how they look has merit, when it comes to actual books, we all tend to judge them by their covers – at least in part. As a… Continue Reading Go Ahead and Judge That Book By Its Cover »
Read MoreTop 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 »
Read MoreTop 3 Thriller Books That Should Be Films
A guest post by Kate Naylor I imagine more or less all of the world’s best suspense story authors would love to see their work on the silver screen. It’s the ultimate ego boost, revealing your work to an even wider and more mainstream audience. After all, difficult as it is to imagine, some people… Continue Reading Top 3 Thriller Books That Should Be Films »
Read MoreChasing the Dead – An Interview
Earlier this year, I interviewed Public Defender Alex Stone in hopes that she could share her thoughts about the increasingly dark and dangerous crime scene in Kansas City. I got to know Alex and her life partner, Bonnie Long, MD, while writing Stone Cold, the first book in the Alex Stone Thriller Series. I asked… Continue Reading Chasing the Dead – An Interview »
Read MoreTips 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 »
Read MoreHow 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 »
Read MoreDangers of 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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