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What is the Serial Killer Gene?
The serial killer gene has upended the longstanding debate of Nature vs. Nurture. Genetics provide an individual with a spectrum and his/her environment determines where s/he will lie within that spectrum. But what…
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Vintage Death Rites That Seem Creepy Today
To celebrate the release of Pretty Evil New England (yay!), I feel it’s my duty to share some creepy death rites of the past that at the time seemed perfectly normal. In the…
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Special Guest Craig Boyack
Craig Boyack is one of the most creative writers I know, which is sayin’ something considering the vastness of the writing community. As you may or may not know, my reading tastes align…
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Men They Couldn’t Hang
If a prisoner survived three trips to the gallows, should he be set free? That question plagued the public when faced with men they couldn’t hang. These are their stories. < cue Law…
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PRETTY EVIL NEW ENGLAND Sneak Peek
I’m beyond thrilled to announce the ebook and paperback of Pretty Evil New England are both available for pre-order! All of the research I conducted in 2019. Good thing, too, because 2020 messed with…
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Tiny Creatures Episode 6 Deconstruction Part II
And we’re back with Part II of Tiny Creatures Episode 6 deconstruction. In Part I, we looked at characterization, plotting, pacing, and the importance of raising story questions. In this segment, let’s narrow…
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Tiny Creatures, Episode 6: #Writetip Deconstruction
Tiny Creatures is a new docuseries on Netflix that’s adorable, suspenseful, and masterfully plotted and paced. I’m posting this deconstruction simultaneously here and on the Kill Zone, which I never do, but I…
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Writing a Yakuza Underworld Thriller
My buddy David Liscio stopped by Murder Blog to share the research behind his new Yakuza underworld thriller. I’m sure he’ll wow you. Enjoy! See ya in the comments. 🙂 Contrary to what…
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One Writer’s Journey to Save a Raven
An amazing story is unfolding in my yard. If you’re a regular reader of this blog, my love for crows should not surprise you. But I also love ravens, as I might’ve mentioned…
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Serialists: How Male and Female Serial Killers Differ
Male and female serialists differ in many ways. By the end of this post, you decide who’s more ruthless. The media attaches cutesy nicknames to female serial killers, like Giggling Granny, Jolly Jane,…
