New York Times bestselling author Ace Atkins began his career as a writer by working for a newspaper. His journalism background taught him many lessons about writing, but also gave him insight into people, which he now uses when he writes the Quinn Colson series and Robert B. Parker’s Spenser series.For those unfamiliar with Ace Atkins, he’s been nominated for every major … [Read more...] about Ace Atkins — behind the story of The Redeemers
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Thriller writer Sean Chercover on conspiracies
Sean Chercover is the author of two political thrillers. His latest, “The Devil’s Game,” picks up where the first left off. As a writer of political thrillers, he enjoys conspiracy theories, and says his latest thriller came about as the result of a promise he made to a friend.Alexander "Sasha" Neyfakh was a prominent microbiologist, originally from the Soviet Union. He did … [Read more...] about Thriller writer Sean Chercover on conspiracies
Behind the story with Mark Allen Smith
In my Examiner.com interview with Mark Allen Smith we discussed the story behind his new Geiger series novel, “The Confessor.” The novels are considered literary thrillers, but the plots are defined by the characters. Smith said, “When I’m working on a book, I very often listen to what my characters say and write it down. Kind of schizzy, yes—because I live with my characters … [Read more...] about Behind the story with Mark Allen Smith
The President’s Shadow is filled with secrets and lies
While gardening in her private section of the White House Rose Garden one night, First Lady Shona Wallace digs up a human arm with a hand tightly wrapped around an old object.Beecher White works in the National Archives where he stores and protects America’s history. He’s also a member of the Culper Ring, started more than 200 years ago, whose mission is to protect the … [Read more...] about The President’s Shadow is filled with secrets and lies
Catriona McPherson – discusses Come to Harm
Catriona McPherson is the award-winning author of mysteries in multiple genres. She writes a 1920s detective series as well as standalone thrillers. One of the things that makes Catriona McPherson unusual is that she’s a Scottish writer who grew up on a diet that would send vegetarians running for the hills. For this interview with the current President of Sisters in Crime, … [Read more...] about Catriona McPherson – discusses Come to Harm