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Using Beta Readers; The Pros and Cons
The best thing about writing crime fiction is the response from my readers. The worst part of writing crime fiction is the response from my readers – well, the anticipated response I should say, because I am lucky enough to have received very kind reviews and...
The What, Why and How of Red Herrings in Crime Fiction
In the world of crime fiction, there's a delicate balance between revelation and concealment, between truth and deception. As a reader, I want two things; a compelling story line which keeps me guessing, and, at the same time, enough hints and clues so I am working...
Review: The Charity Shop Detective Agency Series
In these dark, damp days of winter, there is nothing better to read than a cozy mystery, and I was delighted to find Peter Boland’s charming Charity Shop Detective Agency series. This series of three novels so far ( and I hope there are more) feature a group of...