WHAT’S YOUR NEXT MOVE? WHICH WAY WILL YOU TURN? WHERE WILL YOU FOCUS? “Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishments.”-Jim R…
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Books For Review: With not quite three months before #MysteryThrillerWeek begins, the list of books for review are listed on this Books for Review page. Pick one or several to review and contact the author directly after you sign up as a blogger! The author’s contact information and a li…
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| Dear Reader:
When I started writing A TIME TO KILL thirty-two years ago, I had no fantasies of producing a New York Times Bestseller. I simply believed I had a good story to tell. As it turns out, I could barely give the book away, and eventually resorted to selling most of the 5,000-copy print run out of the back of my car. A lot of water has passed under the bridge since then, and I am pleased to report that my latest novel, THE WHISTLER, is a #1 New York Times Bestseller! What’s more, it’s also a #1 Indie Bestseller, which means that a lot of local bookstores took a chance, ordered up a bunch of copies of the book, and thankfully sold a bunch, too. There are two constituents that deserve my thanks for this happy situation. First: you, my readers. You’ve stuck with me over the years. I’ve thrown you a few curve balls, that’s for certain, straying from legal thrillers to write comic fiction, sports novels, nonfiction, and even short fiction. Undaunted, you’ve returned again and again to read the stories I have to offer. For that, I am grateful beyond my abilities to fully express. Second: book retailers in all their forms, shapes and sizes. Though they may not all look alike, they share one thing in common—every one of them is an unrepentant book lover. They run businesses, for sure, but the fact that they chose the business of books makes them exceptional—and perhaps a little crazy! So, while I am delighted and honored to see THE WHISTLER at #1, I am most grateful to my readers and to booksellers across the country who inspire me to keep telling good stories. Warmest regards, |
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I’m delighted to have been invited to help plan the inaugural event launching February 12th through February 22nd, 2017. The consummate professionals I’ve come to know during this process have taught me the beauty of collaboration and teamwork. If you haven’t signed up yet, what are you waiting for? Visit the Mystery Thriller Week site and get in on the early buzz. There’s no cost, and as you’ll see below, there’s something for everyone! Continue reading “#Mystery Thriller Week – Join the Movement”
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I’ve read Maas, Engber, Sobieck, Donovan, Bell, Card, and countless other writing gurus. But, after I read Structure Your Novel by K.M. Weiland, I snatched up every instructional writing book this author has published. Creating Character Arcs is one more gem in my resource library of books on craft. This book makes little things like
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It’s that time of year again – National Novel Writing Month aka NaNoWriMo. Time to air blow off the keys of your laptop, spin character arcs, plan the caffeine-intake calendar, and stock up on NoDoze. What crazy person would attempt to write 50,000 words in a month? Apparently, me and half a billion other writers who have steel running through their veins and scarecrow stuffing for brains. But unlike the Tin Man, we have heart. Lots of heart! Continue reading “Manic Monday – Ready for NaNoWriMo (Not!)”
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GET READY FOR THE POWERHOUSE EVENT Mystery Thriller Week Begins February 12-22, 2017. Don’t miss it. Mystery Thriller Week is annual event; celebrating the mystery, thriller crime fiction gen…
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Writing a blockbuster novel is the dream of many writers. You wonder what a year, or two, of your devoted writing time, sacrifices, and financial commitment will glean for you at the end of a crazy, tedious road of writing that novel. You may hope for validation or simply have a story busting at the seams that won’t be silenced. And who among us Continue reading “Freelance Friday How to Write The Blockbuster Novel: Edition Three – Stakes”
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When I think of Freelance, my mind jams into high gear and goes right to visions of the Pulitzer Prize. Hoards of intellectual fans exalting their favorite journalist. I didn’t realize it, but I’ve lived with Freelancers in one form or another my entire adult life. Imagine my shock and astonishment when I learned what Freelance really means. Pulitzer be damned! I’m the real thing. Continue reading “FREELANCE FRIDAY MEANETH NOT WHAT YE THINK”
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