AUTHENTICITY IN CRIME FICTION: “A PLOT DOESNโ€™T NEED TO BE POSSIBLE; IT NEEDS TO BE PLAUSIBLE.”

Most of us read fiction books to escape into new and exciting worlds from the comfort of our own homes. We love following great detectives or private eyes as they connect clues, and we love to hate most of the villains that skilled writers portray in their books. Being part of the chase and trying … Continue reading AUTHENTICITY IN CRIME FICTION: “A PLOT DOESNโ€™T NEED TO BE POSSIBLE; IT NEEDS TO BE PLAUSIBLE.”

One step into hell โ€“ researching and writing about crime ๐Ÿ•ต

As an author who started her career by writing romantic comedies, the transition to weaving mysteries and thrillers is as difficult as itโ€™s interesting. I wonโ€™t lie to you, my research into crime psychology took me to some very dark places, but itโ€™s both fascinating and horrifying to see what makes people tick. Of course, … Continue reading One step into hell โ€“ researching and writing about crime ๐Ÿ•ต