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Would You Help or Keep Walking?

Emily Stone, a character who is featured in my first two published novels, Compulsion and Dead Game, is a woman who takes it upon herself to get involved and bring criminals to justice.  She risks her own safety and, for … Continue reading

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When is a Crime Scene Staged?

There are many reasons why a crime scene has been staged.  The most difficult task is to recognize some of the subtle appearances to indicate that a crime scene has been indeed staged. Fires are an example of a type … Continue reading

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What Scares You?

I enjoyed scary movies growing up, basically anything with a tormented monster intent on revenge or some crazed guy wielding an ax.  I was one of those fearless little kids never afraid of the dark.  I had to be because … Continue reading

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Putting all the Pieces Together to Write a Novel

I love puzzles – especially jigsaw puzzles.  I just finished this beautiful, 1000-piece puzzle of Yosemite (shown above) with the help of my husband.  I find it relaxing and fun, and it takes my mind off of the current novel I’m … Continue reading

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A Writer’s Basic Instinct of 20 Questions

It’s time to lighten things up a bit and put all the thrills and chills of serial killers aside.  I’ve been busy working on a deadline for my third Emily Stone Novel, Dark Mind.  I thought it would be fun … Continue reading

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Looking for a Thrilling Read?

SILENT PARTNER WINNER: 2011 Suspense, Readers Favorite, Silver Award FINALIST: 2011 Thriller, Readers Favorite One Cop, One Serial Killer, One Witness Northern California’s elite Police K9 Units arrive at an abandoned warehouse after a high-speed chase and apprehend two killers … Continue reading

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How Many Characters Do You Kill in a Thriller Novel?

I’ve had this question posed to me recently and I actually had to stop and really think about it.  How many characters are too many to kill off in a thriller novel?  Is there a minimum number of murders to a … Continue reading

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