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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…
Crime Division: How to Achieve Accuracy by Stephen Bentley
Originally posted on Mystery Thriller Week:
There is nothing so annoying as reading a book or watching a movie and finding inaccuracies in things like police and courtroom procedures. I am not a pedant but I prefer accuracy in my own writing and that of others, whether the result is within the pages or up…
I Have this Great Idea By Catherine Dilts
Originally posted on Mystery Thriller Week:
? You introduce yourself as an author. Maybe mention a writing credit or two. “The third book in my series is being released next week,” you say. Instead of asking where they can purchase your novel, your new acquaintance hits you with an all-too-familiar line. “I have this great…
Q&A with Lis Wiehl Author of The Candidate
Originally posted on Mystery Thriller Week:
? ? ? ? Introducing the Newsmakers Series ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Let the games begin… ? Q: Who is Erica Sparks to you? A: Erica is something of an alter ego for me. In spite of her abusive childhood, a…
Demystifying The Writing Process & Overcoming Writer’s Block
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? ? ? ? ? ? Never stop learning, because life never stops teaching ? ? ? ? ? ? 1. How can learning about the writing process help us? ? If you’re already a writer, you may think that a discussion on writing process doesn’t apply to you.…
Writer’s Craft: Cruel Claws: Describing the Killer’s Hands by Rayne Hall
Originally posted on Mystery Thriller Week:
? To increase suspense in a scene where a dangerous person is about to do something nasty, slow down the pace and describe their hands. This is perfect for when the evil overlord signs the order to exterminate the children, or when the torturer readies his instruments. ? This…
Interview with Audiobook Narrator Jayne Entwistle
Originally posted on Mystery Thriller Week:
https://youtu.be/T6hAy22u1hk ? ? ? ? Jayne is a voice over artist, actress, avid improviser, and narrator of audiobooks for Random House winning awards for her work on the popular Flavia De Luce series. She gives life to one of my favorite sleuths! Good ol’ Flavia. ? ? …
Historical Division: How I learned to love reading mysteries by Sally Allen
Originally posted on Mystery Thriller Week:
The first mysteries I fell in love with were Agatha Christie’s novels. I was in middle school and had recently been upgraded to my brother’s old room. Among the items he had left behind were a substantial collection of worn paperbacks. I spent hours lying on the plush navy…
Interview with Rebecca Cantrell & The Joe Tesla Thrillers
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? ? Welcome Rebecca! ? Rebecca Cantrell’s Hannah Vogel mystery/thriller novels have won the Bruce Alexander and Macavity awards and been nominated for the Barry and RT Reviewers Choice awards; her critically-acclaimed cell phone novel, iDrakula, was nominated for the APPY award and listed on Booklist’s Top 10 Horror…
Talking Mystery & History with Author Ritter Ames
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WELCOME BACK TO THE FORENSIC LENSES SERIES ? ? An investigative and exploratory approach into the minds of voracious readers everywhere. Strap your seat belt and let’s take a ride into the wonderful world of mystery… ? ? ? Let’s see through the eyes of yet another voracious reader……
Viv Drewa - The Owl Lady 