Pile on the doubt. Did he really see a crime or not? When in doubt, cast doubt. No only do the neighbors doubt, but now the character doubts himself. A can of traits. Every minor character has unique traits that stand out. Be sure to add all five senses. Hear…
I just finished the book Murder In Clichy by Cara Black. If you haven't read any of her Aimee Leduc series, give yourself a treat. Especially if you like France and the French language. Aimee Leduc is a private investigator in Paris, and this is book five in the series.…
I created a reading list in the same way I create my shopping list for the grocery store. After all, nourishment for my brain and spirit are just as important as nourishment for my body. Wouldn't you agree? I'm always up for the next FBI Agent Pendergast book from Preston…
Join me on Wednesday, May 15 at the Meridian Library, 1326 W. Cherry Lane. This class is part of the library's Writers Bloc and starts at 6:00 pm. We'll cover these great topics and how they relate to short stories: Character Setting Conflict Plot Theme Dialogue Killer openings and endings…
It's always fun to attend my favorite hometown bookstore, especially when I get to hear a local author read from their latest book. But on May 9, 2019, you get to come to Rediscovered Books in downtown Boise and hear me read from my latest book, The Man In Number…
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I have the pleasure of teaching a workshop at this year's Idaho Writer's Guild annual conference. I'll be showing attendees the 10 steps to writing a great mystery. The Idaho Writers Guild is a wonderful organization of writers helping writers. They have a fantastic lineup of presenters and speakers this…
Join me and three other great local authors in Boise for a book signing event. Wednesday, March 20 5:30 - 7:30 pm The Local, 5616 W. State Street
My daughter received the Ancestry DNA pack for Christmas. I've never researched that far back. Instead, I've found some very interesting things about my own parents while researching my early childhood for my newest book, The Man In Number 7. You see, I don't have very many memories of my…
I love Christmas cards. I send out about 40 cards in the mail every holiday season. But each year the number that I receive dwindles. Now people send emails. Or they just post a blanket 'Merry Christmas' to everyone on Facebook. This year, my sister and I came up with…