Fostering Thriller Writers: Hollywood, Theater, and Death
Three Exciting New ITW Debut Authors Hollywood, Theater, and death help foster the careers of these debut thriller writers: Deborah Goodrich Royce, Caleb Smith, and Layne Fargo Find out how life in Hollywood—from actress to Miramax—helped Deborah Goodrich Royce pen her debut. The Author Deborah Goodrich Royce was an actress for ten years, starting with […]
Personal Experiences in Fiction By Two Debut Novelists
Writing from Personal Experiences in Fiction Writers often use personal experiences in fiction to make their characters and stories feel “real”. Two writers from this year’s International Thriller Writers Debut Author Program share how their lives intersected with their debut novels. Looking for more new mysteries, thrillers, and Women’s fiction to read? Check out my […]
Young Adult Novels: Author Kit Frick
Young Adult Novels Don’t Pull Any Punches Young Adult Novels aren’t just for kids. While the protagonists in YA are typically in the 13-18 year-old range, readers can be any age. YA Thriller Writer Kit Frick talks about writing for teens, her work as a poet and editor, and wrapping up her third book. Don’t […]
Thomas and Mercer Author and her Debut Mystery
This week, I’m thrilled to introduce Thomas and Mercer author Dea (DH) Poirier. A member of the ITW Debut Author Class, Poirier’s Next Girl To Die launches May 1. Missed some of my other author interviews? You can scroll back through previous posts by clicking the link here. The Author Dea (D.H.) Poirier was raised […]
Debut Novel from Canadian Author Vanessa Westermann
There’s nothing more exciting than the launch of a debut novel. And sometimes I think it’s even sweeter when the journey to get to that date wasn’t an easy one. Just as I wrote about in a recent post about authors who persevere (click here to read the post) this week’s author trusted her work […]
Query Advice for Authors and JL Delozier’s Latest Novel
I’m thrilled to have author J.L. Delozier on my blog this week talking about the third book in her Persephone Smith trilogy, Blood Type X along with some great query advice. “Then I made my first of many rookie mistakes; I gave up too soon.” Want more query advice? Click the link here for my […]
Two Thriller Writers for the 21st Century
Two thriller writers for the 21st Century. Thrilled to have Brian Nelson and August Norman on my blog this week. I think they are male authors for the new millennium. One is a primary care-giver for his kids – the other writes a female protagonist. I love these guys! The Author Brian Nelson is a former […]
Perseverance Pays Off in the Publishing World
Two novelists who found the perseverance and went the distance for their first novels. Thrilled to have Kris Frieswick and Maureen Joyce Connolly on my blog today. Read about more debut authors and other writing posts by clicking the link here. First up, Kris Frieswick! Ghosts, Inspiration, and Agents, Oh My! Inspiration and agents, two things […]
How to Write a Novel in Eight Weeks (Or Less!)
Wondering how to write a novel in eight weeks? Find out with this week’s debut author interview with Rea Frey! The International Thriller Writers Debut Author Program runs from ThrillerFest to ThrillerFest. So a “Debut” author is any mystery or thriller writer who has their first novel come out between July and July. This means […]
The Newest Fictional Detective You Need to Know
Author Interview A lot of us crime readers love a good detective. Even better is the start of a new series. I’m thrilled to introduce debut author John McMahon on my blog this week. Welcome John! The Author John McMahon studied Creative Writing at The University of Arizona. In his role as an ad agency creative […]