International Thriller Writers Debut Authors of 2020!
International Thriller Writers Debut Authors are getting ready for a fantastic year. Through the end of this year and until July 2020, I’ll be posting as many interviews with members of the 2020 Debut Author Program as possible. I love supporting new writers and ITW. Want to read about this year’s ThrillerFest? Click the link here […]
Son of a Serial Killer: Murderabilia, A Debut Novel
Serial Killers, Deadly Fathers, and Copycat Killers, Oh My! Carl Vonderau’s debut novel focuses on the son of a serial killer facing a copycat only his father can understand. Read on for my interview with the latest ITW Debut Author Program Author. Want to catch up on all my other author interviews and writing posts? […]
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 […]
Different Roads to Reach Debut Novels
Writers travel different roads to achieve their first publishing deal. Entering competitions, agent submissions, and going straight to small publishing houses can all work. Jon James Miller and Mike Houtz both won awards for their unpublished work, while KP Kyle went with a small press. Read about their adventures in this week’s author interviews. Curious […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tennis Pro Turned Thriller Writer on His First Novel
I’ve discovered my first tennis pro turned thriller writer! (So why the boxer image? Read on to find out!) Plus, I’m so happy to introduce readers to another International Thriller Writer Debut Author. The Author Born in Durban, South Africa, David Albertyn immigrated to Canada with his family when he was ten years old. Since […]