Whydunnit is Always More Interesting than Who
In a post on CrimeReads, Jincy Willett says the why of murder is more fascinating as whodunnit and how.
"The problem with the Whodunits is...
Advice on Blending Fact and Fiction in Thrillers
In a post on CrimeReads, Victor Acquista offers advice on blending fact and fiction in thrillers. "If readers are presented with some information they...
The Crossover Between Horror and Comedy
In a post on CrimeReads, Lily Sparks examines the similarities between horror and comedy, and why these two opposing moods work so well together.
Traditional...
Avoid These Four Mistakes That Will Kill Your Mystery
In a post on the Killzone blog, PJ Parrish shares four mistakes he made that doomed his mystery novel. "So pay attention, crime dogs....
Why Horror Should Feel Real
In an article for Writer's Digest, Michael Seidlinger shares ideas for writing horror that feels like it could really happen...and why you should. "As the...
Small Towns Make for Big Horror
In a guest post on Chuck Wendig's blog, Alan Baxter talks about the power of the small town as a horror setting. "Good horror...
Superstitions Show our Uneasy Relationship With Death
In a post on Killzone, Garry Rodgers shares thirteen strange superstitions about death that he learned as an apprentice coroner. "One segment in the...
What If….You Have a Premise for Your Thriller?
In an article for Writer's Digest, Amanda Jayatissaaug says that creating a great premise for your next thriller novel is as simple as asking...
Balance Your Suspense Hero with a Love Interest
In a post on CrimeReads, Elissa Grossell Dickey offers advice for creating a compelling love interest in a suspense novel. "As authors, we want...
Character Gossip is More than a Way to Share Information
In a post on CrimeReads, Liz Alterman examines the role gossip plays in small town suspense novels. "From Arthur Miller’s The Crucible to Agatha Christie’s...
