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A Badass In Heels – 3 Self-Defense Moves
We, as crime writers, need to come up with so many ways to make our characters prolific and not look like a wimps when confronted with a dangerous situation. We also know if…
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MARRED Excerpt – Sue Coletta
It’s excerpt week on The Write Stuff! Come read. Maybe you’ll find a new favorite author. If you’d like to contribute email Marcia with your excerpt and she’ll post it for you. Since…
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The Crime Thriller Book Title Generator
Since I’m neck deep in revisions right now I thought I’d share a fun post with you. Funny, how you come across things at just the right time. Thank you, Tara! BTW, mine…
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Dog Diaries: Heimlich & Top 3 Problems
I talk a lot about crime related subjects because it’s my passion. But today, I thought I’d take a step back and discuss something really important… SAVING YOUR DOG’S LIFE Through Twitter and…
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Untrue Crime
There are some people you meet who are so prolific you can’t help but be inspired by them. Today’s guest is one of those people. Margot Kinberg is a mystery novelist with an…
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I'd Like to Thank The Academy…
This morning started the usual way. In the early morning hours I read Karin Slaughter’s KISSCUT by the fire, then played on Facebook, checked emails, and then opened my blog. That’s when I discovered Joycelin…
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The Ups and Downs of Indie Life
You’ve written the best story you can. You’ve gone over it with your critique partner, run it by beta-readers, maybe even paid to have it professionally edited. You’ve personally gone through it a…
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Crime Writer’s Resource
Anyone who’s followed this blog for a while knows I never post twice in one day. Normally I post once or twice a week. However, I’m very excited to show you this fantastic…
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An Author's Nightmare
There’s been a lot of talk about the book/movie, 50 Shades of Grey. But why isn’t anyone talking about the murders surrounding this phenomenon? We all want our books to be hugely successful–…
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Cop Talk: Crime Writer's Dictionary J – M
I hope you all are loving this series as much I am. Not only will it help strengthen our stories and make them more believable, but knowing the right terminology helps bring…
