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Interview with Author Carlos J Server & Giveaway!
Originally posted on Happymeerkatreviews:
Today I am pleased to be holding an interview with Carlos J Server, author of A Lucky Day, a comedy novel which was a finalist in the first Amazon Indie Literary Prize for Spanish Authors. I have already reviewed this very funny madcap comedy and my review can be seen here. Along…
SWAPPING GENRES by Andrew Richardson
Originally posted on Mystery Thriller Week:
I approached writing ‘The Door into War’ with some trepidation. On one hand, it was a story I wanted to write with a plot I was pleased with. On the other hand, my previous novels have all been firmly squarely horror or historical fantasy genres. Writing a time travel…
Untranslatable: Words Writers Should Know
Originally posted on Kristen Twardowski:
The English language may be absurd and magical, but it also fails to capture the entire nuance of human experience. Other languages, however, can fill in some of those gaps. Tim Lomas, a lecturer in positive psychology at the University of East London, has compiled a lists of those words…
Writer’s Craft: VILE VOICES: DESCRIBING HOW THE KILLER SPEAKS by Rayne Hall
Originally posted on Mystery Thriller Week:
? When a dangerous or evil person talks, make their dialogue short and to the point. The tighter their speech, the more intelligent and threatening it becomes. Wordy waffling would dilute the effect. To give your reader a sense of foreboding, a creepy feeling or a distinct chill, describe…
The Ambiguity of Belated Book Sequels: Neil Gaiman and Philip Pullman
Originally posted on Kristen Twardowski:
When an author finishes a book or a series, I consider it done. I read the book(s) with the understanding that the story is complete. Even if I adore the narrative and characters, I don’t typically feel a burning desire for more. (The exception, of course, being when an author…
Historical Division: 1876-Not Just a Year by Khristina Atkinson
Originally posted on Mystery Thriller Week:
When starting to write my historical romance, Hopelessly, Completely, MADLY in Love, I choose the year 1876 for a simple enough reason. It’s the hundred-year anniversary of the independence of America. I ended up not mentioning this significant fact, because my character, Lexi Donovan, was dealing with some trying…
The Door Keeper Blog Tour: Interview with Author Steen Jones
Originally posted on Happymeerkatreviews:
Today I am pleased to announce I am once again taking part in The Door Keeper Blog Tour and have an interview with the author of this great book Steen Jones! I’ve already reviewed The Door Keeper as part of the blog tour and after thoroughly enjoying it I wanted to…
Historical Division: Restitution of Artwork Stolen by the Nazis during World War Two by Jennifer Alderson
Originally posted on Mystery Thriller Week:
Before moving to Amsterdam, I knew very little about the restitution of artwork stolen by the Nazis during World War Two, a topic that plays a central role in my novel, The Lover’s Portrait: An Art Mystery. Sure, I’d read about controversial cases in newspapers and wondered why museums…
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