Name That Character
How do writers name their characters? Is there a science behind it? No real science, but there’s plenty of advice online. Mystery author...
How Long Did it Take You to Write That???
This is a question authors hear at almost every book signing or speaking engagement they attend. “How long did it take you to write...
Sisters in Crime/CV Went to Jail
Forensic science and details of how law enforcement operates play key roles in my police procedurals, and I’ve always believed that...
Is that Even Possible? A Writing Experiment: Chaos Is Come Again with John Dolan and Fiona Quinn
First, a Scientific Question Could two writers who had just met on Twitter come together and write a novel? Hmmm. Some considerations:...
Using BOOK TRAILERS to promote your book
In addition to book signings and social media, there is another method you can use to promote your book: the book trailer. Not only is it...
Plants and Death
THE FOLLOWING PERTAINS TO SOURCES FOR FICTION WRITING. NO INFORMATION SHARED HERE IS MEANT FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE UNTRAINED IN...
Subtle Ways Writers Can Increase Their Social Media Following
Using social media to promote your books is key in today's book marketing world. Here are some underutilized ways to increase your...
Can you hustle?
Growing up, I heard that question a lot. There were those that hustled to make ends meet; those that hustled to get by in life; and, then...
When TV Stirs My Creativity
As a crime writer, I’ve been influenced by TV shows that use intricate plots and settings to show the ups and downs of being human in a...
Illustrate Your Novel?
Who doesn't love the illustrations in a book? Unfortunately, few adult books, fiction or nonfiction, contain llustrations. While...
