An amateur sleuth can make for some of the best crime fiction. Edwin Hill creates an intriguing and dynamic character with his research librarian Hester Thursby, who puts her skills…
Tech Thriller Tech Thriller author Tom Chatfield is the latest ITW Debut Author to visit my blog. An expert in contemporary technology and digital culture, he's here to chat about…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…