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The benefits of attending an author conference

The Mass Observation project was a social research organization founded in 1937. It would prove to be an essential war time tool for the British Government, a rich resource of historians and novelists and maybe a coping tool to help us today.

Tip and ways to approach developmental editing for writers and authors

How the Reichstag Fire of 1933 in Germany is a prime example of how a seemingly isolated incident can have far-reaching consequences that nobody saw coming.

Listen in for tips for implementing GEO and a discussion about the Domestic Thriller crime sub genre

Listen in for tips for self editing a book, and writing a paranormal cozy mystery

Listen in for tips for getting book reviews and how to write a cozy mystery

Listen in for tips for creating a website for your author business and crafting a locked door mystery

Listen in for tips for how to get your book into a bookstore and craft tips for the "saggy middle" of your mystery novel

It’s September again, and it doesn’t matter how old I am, I still get that “back to school” feeling. So there’s no better time to think...

Welcome to this week’s episode of the Murder School podcast. This week is about technology. In the craft section, I’ll talk about...

Welcome to this week’s episode of the Murder School Podcast. Later on, in the craft section, I’m chatting about the importance of...

Welcome everyone, to this week’s episode of the Murder School podcast. Later, I’m going to talk about developing backstories for your...

Hey there, fellow mystery writers! Welcome to this week’s episode. In my personal writing updates, it’s been Christmas in July and August...

Hi there, welcome to this week’s episode, and my “theme” of the week is clues – clues for your readers. Not only within your novel – and...

Welcome to this week’s episode. In the competitive world of publishing, a book's cover is often the first thing that catches a potential...

Welcome to this week’s episode. Later in, in the writing craft section, we’ll be looking at one more crucial decision you’ll need to make...

When it comes to crafting a captivating crime novel, there's one element that often gets overlooked: the setting. But here's the thing – the location of your story can be just as important as your characters and plot. In fact, when done right, your setting can almost become a character in its own right, adding depth, atmosphere, and intrigue to your narrative. Think about it – some of the most iconic crime novels are inextricably linked to their locations. Raymond Chandler's