By Yasmin Angoe I get asked about how I come up with my settings in my books, and I figured I’d finally share why I always seem to write about woods, forests, or swamps. My latest newly published thriller, Behind These Four Walls, takes place on a fictional mountain inspired by Carter Mountain in...
by Joe Battaglia In my novel Beneath the Rings, a political thriller set against the 2040 Doha Olympics, Nova Mendelsohn stands as a fierce, unyielding force—a 53-year-old independent journalist with red hair and hazel eyes hiding scars and relentless drive. She's not just chasing stories; she's...
By Karna Small Bodman Now that we all have enjoyed the turkey dinner, the exchange of gifts, the laughter and joy with family and friends, it is time to reflect on this Holiday Season and ask ourselves: Why do we do this in December – where did it all start? I decided to do a bit of research and...
by Daniella Bernett It was slightly larger than a postage stamp. The bold headline caught my eye: WISHING TO TRACE. The ad appeared to concern an inheritance. But what if it was a code for something else? Who were these people? The years 1938 and 1939 were mentioned. Was the matter connected to...
By Chris Goff It’s that time of year and reality is setting in—our days for embracing the season are numbered. The holiday displays that popped up before Halloween are now picked over and coming down. Hanukkah is nearly upon us, and we have 14 more shopping days until Christmas. That’s right! If...
By Z.J. Czupor ZJ Czupor's On Tour with Dead Writers brings us clues to a mystery author each second Tuesday of the month. Dust off your investigative skills and send your answer to mysteryminutecontest@gmail.com by the 20th of the month. From the correct responses, one will be randomly drawn to...
By Mia Sheridan How does a person who still texts with one index finger, use complicated, modern technology to locate a kidnapped child . . . somewhere in the United States with no clues other than the video of a locked room? That was the predicament I found myself in as I embarked on writing The...
Gayle Lynds: I’m thrilled to introduce one of the smartest, most talented folks I know: Robert T. Kelley. Imagine spending three decades in tech, building multiple successful companies, then turning to intriguing startups, and, finally, at long last, to fiction writing. And we are the richer for...
By Elle Marr I did not set out to write a novel with a brand new baby beside me. And yet, I found myself click-clacking away on my keyboard during the three naps my infant son took during the day, and during the short window I could stay awake once the baby went to sleep for the night. Was I...
by Z. J. Czupor ZJ Czupor's On Tour with Dead Writers brings us clues to a mystery author each second Tuesday of the month. Dust off your investigative skills and send your answer to mysteryminutecontest@gmail.com by the 20th of the month. From the correct responses, one will be randomly drawn to...
