KJ Howe: To spy or not to spy—that was the question Otho Eskin was asked given his illustrious foreign service career. Delve into the fascinating history that led Otho to pen his latest thriller, HEAD SHOT. And decide for yourself what his real backstory was… She Married a Spy By Otho Eskin...
Gayle Lynds: What a thrill to welcome Dick Cass, one of my husband’s and my all-time favorite mystery novelists. His award-winning Elder Darrow series is rich with jazz music, the City of Boston, and all the colorful and fascinating characters for whom one could hope. But then Elder is an ex drunk...
KJ Howe: James Swallow suggests we do judge a book by its cover, and I couldn’t agree more. We’re all influenced by color, design, and artistic bent. Studies have demonstrated that a dynamic cover can entice readers to pick up your novel and give it a try. James will delve into why covers are...
Chris Goff: In 2017, at ThrillerFest in NYC, I had the pleasure of meeting a fellow thriller writer William Burton McCormick, who lives in Ukraine. He was particularly interested in my novel RED SKY, set in eastern Ukraine. Fast forward three years, and imagine my surprise when I received a note...
KJ Howe: Does your protagonist have to be likeable? Author Lynne Reeves doesn’t think so. In fact, she feels it can be quite compelling to have a challenging character at the helm. Read on to discover why… Dark Emotions and Character Likability By Lynne Reeves No one’s ever accused me of writing...
KJ Howe: As a scuba diver, I’ve always found the octopus to be a fascinating sea creature, but I had no idea how intelligent and strategic these unusual looking creatures were until I read THE LAST GUEST by Tess Little. Join me in welcoming Tess to Rogue Women Writers and let those tentacles wrap...
Here’s what we Rogues talked about, researched, and revealed in September... First, we announced a Rogue Flash sale on Chris Goff's books, Nest in the Ashes and Death Takes a Gander. If you missed it, be sure you're subscribed to our e-newsletter so that you get all of our blogs delivered straight...
Here’s what we Rogues talked about, researched, and revealed in August... Jenny Milchman made a huge splash this month, interviewing authors and screenwriters whose work has made it big time onto the big screen! Then, Z.J. Czupor's Mystery Minute taught us a thing or two about the celebrated (but...
K.J. Howe: Today, we welcome a real-life heroine to the Rogues—former CIA analyst Karen Cleveland, author of YOU CAN RUN. When you work for years on a strict “need to know” basis, where being a chameleon and fading into the shadows is your way of life, how challenging is it to open up about your...
Gale Massey answers the Rogue 9, clueing us in on her favorite word, childhood dreams, and more!
