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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You’ve no doubt heard the terms crime fiction, mysteries and thrillers – but is there really a difference? The way books are categorized is influenced by a wide range of factors, from an author’s reputation to marketing goals to the space on a store’s shelves. However, there are definable differences between crime fiction, mysteries… Continue Reading Crime fiction, Mysteries and Thrillers: What’s the Difference? »
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If you think writing your mystery novel is hard, just wait until you try to come up with the perfect title for your mystery novel! The devil is in the details – and coming up with those brief few words to grace the cover of your book can be a painstaking process. money 4… Continue Reading Finding the Perfect Title for Your Mystery Novel »
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Sherlock Holmes had Watson. Poirot had Captain Hastings. The crime fiction sidekick is an integral character in many of the most popular mystery series – and for good reason. Sidekicks help move the story along and serve as surrogates for readers – asking the same questions we’re wondering and offering our own theories and… Continue Reading Crime Fiction Sidekicks »
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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 »
Read MoreThe release of Chasing the Dead, the second book in my Alex Stone Thriller Series, is fast approaching. Thrillers of all types, both legal and other suspense-filled adventures, have become increasingly popular lately. There’s always an impressive sampling of the genre on the New York Times bestseller lists for fiction. People love genre fiction for… Continue Reading Top Tips for Writing Legal Thrillers »
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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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Whether or not you “LIKE” social media, platforms like Facebook, Pinterest, Google Plus, and Twitter, they provide a great way to stay connected with your family and friends. These sites have expanded in popularity to an increasingly broad demographic of users. Parents and grandparents routinely keep up with the latest happenings and photos of their… Continue Reading The Dark Side of Social Media – Crimes, Confessions and Cops »
Read MoreAs an author of crime thriller books, I see my relationship with my audience as critical. So occasionally, I like to share some of my personal anecdotes—from what I hear, readers actually enjoy reading this sort of thing. On this last Valentine’s Day, I felt uncharacteristically sentimental, so I wrote a short tribute in my… Continue Reading From Love Story to Crime Thriller – A Matter of Perspective »
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 »
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