Marni did a great post recently about creating a character bible. Check it out! Creating a Character Bible – Miss[…]
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A Blog for Readers and Writers of Mystery, Crime, and Suspense Fiction
Marni did a great post recently about creating a character bible. Check it out! Creating a Character Bible – Miss[…]
Read moreBy Matt Witten. Here I was, two thirds of the way through the first draft of my mystery thriller Killer Story, and doubt held me in its iron grip. Had I chosen the wrong murderer?
Read moreToday I’m raising a glass to two Miss Demeanors in honor of their nominations for two prestigious awards presented annually[…]
Read moreIt’s a rare moment of pure joy for a writer. For the person who spent hours, if not years,[…]
Read moreLast June, my husband went to England to attend my son’s graduation. Turned out to be the same weekend as[…]
Read moreI tested positive for COVID today, and on top of being soooo sick, it bummed me out. Jack and I[…]
Read moreLet’s talk about character bibles. When I took a screenwriting class years ago at NYU, creating a character bible, lowercase[…]
Read moreNo one likes to be interrupted—while speaking or in life. But when I think about it, most of the memorable moments in my life were interruptions. What’s interesting about everything going as planned? Lately, I’ve been thinking about how to use interruptions in my writing.
Read more2023 Mystery Convention Round-up. Can’t wait to see real people!
Read moreAnd then my publisher said something that took me completely off guard, “When can we expect the sequel?”
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