We’ve all read mystery novels that seem to plod along endlessly, going into explicit detail about every irrelevant fact as we slog our way through in hopes of finding out whodunnit. Then there are those thrillers that end without warning – leaving us with more questions than answers. Finding the right length for your… Continue Reading Finding the right length for your crime fiction novel »
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Happy New Year! If you’re like most people, you’ve probably started 2015 with high hopes and long list of resolutions. Along with settings goals for your career and your health, why not make a resolution to find more time to read in the new year? It’s easier than you think. Set yourself up for… Continue Reading Make more time to read in 2015 »
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Merry Christmas! At this time of year when joy, peace, and happiness take center stage, the murder and mayhem of crime fiction might feel a little out of place. Luckily, there are plenty of mystery authors who get into the spirit of the season with holiday oriented crime fiction stories and novels. When “Twas… Continue Reading Crime fiction holiday stories »
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Whether you’re trying to come up with a topic for your next blog post or you’re trying to figure out what comes next in the Lou Mason series, it’s inevitable that a writer will eventually struggle with a bout of writer’s block. Always frustrating and sometimes downright infuriating, writer’s block can be a sign… Continue Reading Overcoming writer’s block »
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Happy Thanksgiving! The holiday season has officially begun, and while all the parties and family gatherings are fun, you may find yourself with little time to read your favorite crime fiction novel. After all, it’s hard to get wrapped up in a suspense thriller waiting in line at the mall. Instead, put that riveting… Continue Reading Crime fiction short stories for holiday reading »
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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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With stories about Ebola taking center stage in the news, it’s easy to let your imagination get carried away by fears of a national epidemic. After all, thriller writers have been doing just that for years, penning suspenseful novels about deadly pandemics. These medical thrillers each paints a different portrait of what might happen… Continue Reading Medical thrillers about epidemics »
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Have you ever thought about joining or starting a crime fiction book club? You might think book clubs are just for lovers of chick lit or classic literature, but there’s no reason that mystery lovers can’t reap the benefits, too. Plus, there are lots of fun ways to jazz up your crime fiction book… Continue Reading Start a crime fiction book club »
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Crime novels have been adapted into TV shows since television was invented. From Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple and Inspector Poirot to Robert B. Parker’s Spenser, some of crime fiction’s most iconic characters have sprung to life on the silver screen. Today, television adaptations of crime fiction don’t just retell our favorite mysteries – many… Continue Reading Television adaptation of crime fiction »
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It was an exciting night in New York when the winners of the 2014 Edgar Awards were announced by the Mystery Writers of America at a gala celebration last month. Acclaimed mystery writers Robert Crais and Carolyn Hart received the Grandmasters Award, and the Egdars also heralded the arrival of some exciting new voices… Continue Reading 2014 Edgar Award Winners »
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