MARCH ROGUE ROUNDUP

It’s a Rogue Roundup: See what we Rogues discovered, researched, and talked about in March... Alex Kava, NY Times bestselling author, sprung us into March with five author podcasts she uses for inspiration, tips, and tricks. Discover what makes them so great by starting with her favorite episodes...

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FEBRUARY ROGUE ROUNDUP

It’s a Rogue Roundup: See what we Rogues discovered, researched, and talked about in February… Remember the old ‘70s TV show Police Woman? It starred Angie Dickinson as Det. Pepper Anderson: capable police sergeant, fierce fighter, … and damsel in distress? Tracy Clark takes a closer look,...

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JANUARY ROGUE ROUNDUP

It’s a Rogue Roundup: See what we Rogues discovered, researched, and talked about in January… Tosca Lee started January off by telling us her favorite part of writing: meeting you. While she loves second drafts and the editing process, both pale in comparison to rediscovering her novel thru her...

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TOTAL IMMERSION II

The Art of Going Deep: Part II By Chris Goff In Part I, I talked about digging DEEP to find the BIG concept, the right Point of View, and getting to know your characters. So, how do you get into your character’s head?  Use your own experiences.  Thomas Harris in Silence of the Lambs gave...

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OCTOBER ROGUE ROUNDUP

It’s a Rogue Roundup: See what we Rogues discovered, researched, and talked about in October… Big dogs, little dogs, good dogs, bad dogs: Karna Small Bodman began October with Man and Woman's Best Friend in both novels and real life. Daniella Bernett then stopped by to delve into an unforgettable...

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SEPTEMBER ROGUE ROUNDUP

It’s a Rogue Roundup: See what we Rogues discovered, researched, and talked about in September… We began our Fall as many parents do: holding a moment of gratitude for teachers. Tosca Lee paid A Tribute to Teachers, expressing thanks to the people who encouraged her and guided her to her true...

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THE BUSINESS OF WRITING

By Tracy Clark Hiya! Well, another Bouchercon is in the history books. This year’s Bouchercon, the world’s premier mystery conference and heck of a good time, was held in sunny San Diego, and 1,700 mystery and crime readers, writers, editors, agents, booksellers, and those who love them, came out...

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BRINGING A CHARACTER TO LIFE

By Alex Kava In honor of National Dog Month, I want to share how one of my characters—a favorite of readers as well as my own—came to life.  Grace is a scrappy, sixteen-pound Jack Russell terrier. In my Ryder Creed series, Creed is a former Marine K9 handler who now owns a training facility...

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JULY ROGUE ROUNDUP

It’s a Rogue Roundup: See what we Rogues discovered, researched, and talked about in July… We started July off by getting cozy with a killer. Yep, you ready that right. Guest Author Nikki Knight introduced us to her cozy assassin character, Grace Adair—giving us some behind the scenes intel on...

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