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Detectives and Their Food

August 27, 2019 Carla Neggers 0

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 […]

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The Amiable Fleas” and John Steinbeck in Paris, 1954

August 15, 2019 Susan Shillinglaw 0

“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?

August 13, 2019 William Shaw 0

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

August 13, 2019 Sherri Smith 0

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 […]

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10 Questions to Ask Your Characters While Writing Your First Draft

August 11, 2019 Kira Kira Peikoff 0

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

August 5, 2019 Max Manning 0

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 […]

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