The End—Thoughts on Thriller Endings
Today I’m going to talk about endings—specifically, what makes a good one. We’ve all had the …
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Tips for Writers—Using Setting to Improve Story
Of all the various moving parts a writer needs to worry about, setting is probably the …
Tips for Writers—Scene Structure
As I mentioned before, this isn’t a writing blog. However, because this blog is about me, …
Quick Update
I’m currently neck-deep in the final edits to the next Jessie Black book, so I don’t …
The Pain and the Glory of Editing
Forgive me the melodramatic blog title. I’ve been editing the fourth Jessie Black legal thriller since December …
Tips for Writers—How to Use Weather to Enhance a Story
Here on the east coast, Winter Storm Stella poured over a foot of snow onto my …
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Nervous Laughter—Humor in Thriller Novels
One reason thrillers are often compared to roller coaster rides is that a great thriller grabs …
A Thriller Writer’s Thoughts on Book Series
I’ve written both series and standalone books. The series books are more popular. A quick look …
Tips for Writers—Why I Outline
This week’s blog post is on the short side, but it’s critical advice for writers. If …
Tips for Writers—Do Readers Like Your Hero?
I’m sure some of you are writers, and even if you are not, I’ve found that …