With February winding down, we’re almost two months into 2015, and most of your New Years resolutions may have fallen to the wayside. If you made a resolution to write more in 2015 or started the year determined to finish your crime fiction novel, now is a great time to kick start your motivation… Continue Reading Online writing classes »
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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 »
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Creating a believable crime fiction hero can be a unique challenge. In any mystery, the main character should be smart but not a know-it-all, successful but not invincible, vulnerable but not weak. Good crime writers often make that happen by challenging their heroes with real life problems and then turning those obstacles into opportunities. … Continue Reading Medical Conditions and Crime Fiction Heroes »
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Comic-Con International 2014 kicks off today, and crowds have flocked to San Diego for a weekend of exciting events. What started out as a gathering for comic book aficionados has evolved into a multigenre entertainment and comic convention that attracts fans and stars from around the world. Today, there’s something from everyone – including… Continue Reading Fun stuff for fans of crime fiction at Comic-Con »
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When you read a good thriller, you’re probably trying to figure out whodunit right along with the detective or private eye. But are you overlooking one of the major clues? The way a victim is killed can tell you a lot about the person doing the killing. Find out what the crime fiction murder… Continue Reading The Crime Fiction Murder Weapon »
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With Memorial Day around the corner, you’re probably already dreaming of summer vacation – and all that time to catch up on your thriller reading list. Reading a good mystery book on the beach is hard to beat – but you could kick it up a notch with a crime fiction vacation. These destinations… Continue Reading Crime Fiction Vacations »
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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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It’s confession time for all you crime fiction writers out there: are you a plotter or a pantster? And why are you a plotter rather than a pantster, or vice versa? Last week, at ThrillerFest, I participated in a panel discussion with other crime writers about whether it’s better to outline your story first, or… Continue Reading Writing Crime Fiction – Are You a Plotter or A Pantster? »
Read MoreThe actor Raymond Burr was best known for his portrayal of Perry Mason, a trial lawyer who never lost a case. Growing up, I was a devoted fan of the show and it probably influenced my decision to become a trial lawyer. And, it’s probably not a coincidence that I named the protagonist of my… Continue Reading Why I Write »
Read MoreBack in July – I began an irregularly appearing feature about writing a crime thriller, explaining how I got started as a writer and where I get my ideas. This post will help you answer one of the first questions about writing a novel. Should you outline your book from beginning to end before you… Continue Reading Writing the crime thriller – part two »
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