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Detectives and Their Food
Detectives and Their Food You are what you eat, or so the saying goes, but is that true for our favorite fictional detectives? Does their food reveal character or create character? After all, even a […]
Month: August 2019
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The Amiable Fleas” and John Steinbeck in Paris, 1954
“The Amiable Fleas” and John Steinbeck in Paris, 1954 In 1954, living in Paris with his third wife Elaine, John Steinbeck was a comfortable man. He had recently completed difficult work: the film treatment for Viva […]
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Does The UK Music Scene Have a Dark Underbelly?
Does The UK Music Scene Have a Dark Underbelly? British rock music still, hopefully, holds a place in your American hearts. And if you like both British noir AND rock music, here are a seven […]
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6 THRILLERS THAT FEATURE TOXIC PERFECTIONISM
6 THRILLERS THAT FEATURE TOXIC PERFECTIONISM It’s never been easier to appear perfect, all it takes is the right angle and filter. Yet, the pursuit of perfection doesn’t always push one to greatness, but rather […]
Tips for Writers
10 Questions to Ask Your Characters While Writing Your First Draft
10 Questions to Ask Your Characters While Writing Your First Draft Writing a first draft is a little bit like dating. You’re testing the waters with your newly created characters. You’re teasing out bits of […]
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My Top Ten Psychopathic Crime & Thriller Characters
My Top Ten Psychopathic Crime & Thriller Characters Everyone loves a story with a terrifying villain, as long as in the end justice is done. Psychopathic characters fascinate readers because while they can appear just […]