Every first novel started as an unpublished writer’s wild idea. Here’s how to make yours a reality.
How I Wrote a Book in 15 Minutes a Day Read More »
Every first novel started as an unpublished writer’s wild idea. Here’s how to make yours a reality.
Full article at Fast Company : How I Wrote a Book in 15 Minutes a Day
Last month, I turned in the copy edits for my fourth novel. The next week, when I opened up the rough outline for my fifth, I was confronted with this question: does Covid-19 exist in the new book I’m writing?
Are Novelists Already Writing About Covid? An Author Investigates Read More »
Last month, I turned in the copy edits for my fourth novel. The next week, when I opened up the rough outline for my fifth, I was confronted with this question: does Covid-19 exist in the new book I’m writing?
Full article at Business Insider : Are Novelists Already Writing About Covid? An Author Investigates
…”The New York Post taught me to read people quickly and to be brave in pursuit of a story. Asking intimate questions of strangers and powerful people is always going to be frightening. But you can’t be a journalist if you can’t handle the fear. You can’t even pretend you’re trying to get to the
What I learned about journalism at the New York Post Read More »
…”The New York Post taught me to read people quickly and to be brave in pursuit of a story. Asking intimate questions of strangers and powerful people is always going to be frightening. But you can’t be a journalist if you can’t handle the fear. You can’t even pretend you’re trying to get to the
Full article at Columbia Journalism Review : What I learned about journalism at the New York Post
It probably won’t surprise you to learn that I’ve never been arrested. It probably won’t even surprise you to learn that for the first two decades of my life I’d never known anyone who’d been arrested, either. Likely, you can same the same thing. But not having to personally contend with the justice system doesn’t
How Does The “Justice System” Work For You? Read More »
It probably won’t surprise you to learn that I’ve never been arrested. It probably won’t even surprise you to learn that for the first two decades of my life I’d never known anyone who’d been arrested, either. Likely, you can same the same thing. But not having to personally contend with the justice system doesn’t
On the occasion of the paperback launch of RUN YOU DOWN, I talk to the Mystery Writers of America about bad reviews, what I’m reading, and why I don’t outline.
Mug Shot: Julia Dahl Read More »
On the occasion of the paperback launch of RUN YOU DOWN, I talk to the Mystery Writers of America about bad reviews, what I’m reading, and why I don’t outline.
Full article at Mystery Writers of America : Mug Shot: Julia Dahl
A Virginia judge order Jamycheal Mitchell to receive treatment at a hospital, instead he died in August after waiting 3 months for a bed to open up
Arrested for allegedly stealing $5 of food, mentally ill Virginia man dies in jail Read More »
A Virginia judge order Jamycheal Mitchell to receive treatment at a hospital, instead he died in August after waiting 3 months for a bed to open up
Full article at CBSNews.com : Arrested for allegedly stealing $5 of food, mentally ill Virginia man dies in jail
Alleged Charleston mass shooting suspect Dylann Roof has the “All-American” look experts say we are often reluctant to associate with terrorism
Was the South Carolina shooting a hate crime or terrorism? Read More »
Alleged Charleston mass shooting suspect Dylann Roof has the “All-American” look experts say we are often reluctant to associate with terrorism
Full article at CBSNews.com : Was the South Carolina shooting a hate crime or terrorism?
Recommendations for books, articles and radio reports that helped me research my first novel, Invisible City, and its upcoming sequel, Run You Down. I hope they deepen your enjoyment of my books, spur discussion, and contribute to better understanding your fellow Jews.
What I read while researching novels about the ultra-Orthodox Read More »
Recommendations for books, articles and radio reports that helped me research my first novel, Invisible City, and its upcoming sequel, Run You Down. I hope they deepen your enjoyment of my books, spur discussion, and contribute to better understanding your fellow Jews.
Full article at Jewish Book Council : What I read while researching novels about the ultra-Orthodox
My column for the International Thriller Writers’ The Big Thrill blog about how support from writers like Gillian Flynn, Cara Hoffman, Lorenzo Carcaterra and Hank Phillippi Ryan has propelled my career as a novelist.
Welcome to the Club Read More »
My column for the International Thriller Writers’ The Big Thrill blog about how support from writers like Gillian Flynn, Cara Hoffman, Lorenzo Carcaterra and Hank Phillippi Ryan has propelled my career as a novelist.
Full article at The Big Thrill : Welcome to the Club
One prosecutor told Crimesider that “if you’re just being careless with a gun and it goes off, that’s not a crime” – not not everyone agrees.
When is an “accidental shooting” really a crime? Read More »
One prosecutor told Crimesider that “if you’re just being careless with a gun and it goes off, that’s not a crime” – not not everyone agrees.
Full article at CBSNews.com : When is an “accidental shooting” really a crime?