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The Benefits of Audiobooks

Posted May 29, 2014 by Joel Goldman & filed under Reading fiction.

For many readers of crime fiction and other genres, there’s nothing quite like the feel of a good book in your hands. Nevertheless, Audiobooks have made a big impact on reading habits – and studies have shown that listening to books offers many of the same benefits as reading. If you haven’t jumped on… Continue Reading The Benefits of Audiobooks »

Best Scandinavian Crime Novels

Posted May 9, 2014 by Joel Goldman & filed under Book Titles, Crime Fiction, Crime Novels, Uncategorized.

Thanks to bestselling thrillers like Peter Hoag’s Smila’s Sense of Snow and Stieg Larsson’s The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, fans of the mystery genre are no stranger to Scandinavian crime fiction. While the Land of the Midnight Sun has no shortage of literary stars, these are some of the Scandi Crime authors you… Continue Reading Best Scandinavian Crime Novels »

Top Ten Reasons to Love eBooks

Posted February 20, 2014 by Joel Goldman & filed under Reading fiction.

If you love to read, you’ve got to love books. Many avid readers have an affinity for bound, physical books. And why wouldn’t they? The pages of printed books have a distinct smell; physically turning pages while reading, has a special charm all its own; books can look nice on a bookshelf in a home… Continue Reading Top Ten Reasons to Love eBooks »

Sex, Crime, and Writing Great Fiction

Posted June 27, 2013 by Joel Goldman & filed under writing fiction.

I’ve written before about sex and violence in crime fiction, but this post isn’t about that…exactly. This time I want to write about how you can spot any number of “crimes” and “sexual indiscretions” by simply observing the happenings around you and in your community. If you take note of what you witness (i.e. write… Continue Reading Sex, Crime, and Writing Great Fiction »

Everybody Talks – How to Write Convincing Dialogue

Posted May 23, 2013 by Joel Goldman & filed under writing fiction.

The difference between good dialogue and bad dialogue can mean the success or failure of a work of fiction. Whether you’re writing novels, short stories, a script or screenplay, convincing dialogue represents one of the biggest challenges for a writer. For readers, good dialogue contributes greatly to the overall reading experience. Bad dialogue? Well, you… Continue Reading Everybody Talks – How to Write Convincing Dialogue »