KEEPING THE SERIES ALIVE
Or
WHOOPS, I DID IT AGAIN?
How to keep a series going past those first few books. Every series writer wants his or her series to continue past the first couple of books. There comes a point when another dead body is not just a stretch of the imagination, but a case of the same old-same olds. And even though writers dream of long-running series, they also don’t want to feel like they’re writing the same book over and over again. Here’s a peek at how to keep a series fresh via national bestselling author Diane Vallere.
KEEPING THE SERIES ALIVE
Or
WHOOPS, I DID IT AGAIN?
How to keep a series going past those first few books. Every series writer wants his or her series to continue past the first couple of books. There comes a point when another dead body is not just a stretch of the imagination, but a case of the same old-same olds. And even though writers dream of long-running series, they also don’t want to feel like they’re writing the same book over and over again. Here’s a peek at how to keep a series fresh via national bestselling author Diane Vallere.
Real Spies Finding Their Place in a Not-So-Real World
The first hurdle is getting over the silly tropes some writers throw into their stories.
Story Behind the Story:
Not Your Average Thriller
(I hope)
“Sometimes the scariest part of a thriller isn’t the killer—it’s how close to home the story hits.”
Writing Outside Yourself
“Tough isn’t a literary trope here.”
The Hook and the Eye
“Take it easy unless you want lead for lunch.”
Four Mysteries and a Horror (Collection)
Come for the clues. Stay for the dread.
Four Mysteries and a Horror (Collection)
Come for the clues. Stay for the dread.
A risk-averse bibliophile gets in over her head when strange notes in a book draw her into a real-life investigation.
Defying orders, covert operatives Aaron Uziel and Hector DeSantos embark on a deadly mission to uncover the truth behind explosive intelligence—risking national security, Uzi’s family, & their lives.
A wedding, a missing fiancée, and a murder – Melody Harper is about to discover just how dangerous "I do" can be...
They have to survive if they’re going to prevent a deadly terrorist attack—and have a chance to explore the attraction they feel for each other…
An honest thief and a dirty cop collide on the streets of LA, with a mysterious woman from the art world caught in between them.
Driving alone at night in a wild rainstorm, Luke Conway strikes something—or someone.
On his drive home from work, Mark hears a familiar voice on the Doctor Lisa radio show—a popular therapist hotline. It's not just a familiar voice; it's her voice. His wife Rachel's voice.
Former war correspondent Peter Brandt’s childhood innocence died the day his older brother, Keith, died in Vietnam.
Carter and Cordero join forces only to find that everyone has something to hide on Atauro and even the island’s past is shrouded in mystery.
Clark Thomas is ready for a fresh start in Myrtle Beach, but trouble isn’t far behind.
Instead of catching her ex in a kiss, Rowan becomes the first witness to his murder—and the primary suspect.
What if the Ark of the Covenant refers to the tomb of an Egyptian pharaoh whose contents would revolutionize religious history?
A down-on-her-luck waitress at a posh New Jersey country club, Kim Valva couldn’t be living a more different life from the carefree socialites she serves.
As kids, outcasts Rebecca, Bobby, Spencer, and Ernie were inseparable friends in the idyllic town of Maple Grove.
After ten years away as a national park ranger in Oregon, Makalani Pahukula has come back to Kaua‘i for her grandmother’s birthday celebration.
After a stint in the private sector, working at the largest hedge fund in the world, Nora Carleton has returned to her former role as a New York City federal prosecutor.
“Yeah Noir”
Spotlight on Author Cat Connor and New Zealand Crime Writers
Africa Scene: Red Tide
Jaap Reyneke has retired as a detective, but the unsolved murder of his goddaughter on a Karoo farm three years before still eats at him.
Long Time Gone by Gregory Stout
Return to Nashville with PI Jackson Gamble in Long Time Gone, the fourth book in the series.
Forged in Fire:
The Thriller Award
Meet the artist behind the unique Thriller Award trophies.
Game On! Sporting Summer Thillers
Sports, games, and murder go together like hot dogs, peanuts, and baseball.
Murder in the Dressing Room
U.K. drag queen Holly Stars brings her love of murder mysteries to the sequin-filled stage. Introducing Misty Divine!
The Wolf Tree
Inspired by a real lighthouse mystery, this is a gothic suspense solidly in the tradition of Shirley Jackson and Tana French.
Game On! Sporting Summer Thillers
Sports, games, and murder go together like hot dogs, peanuts, and baseball.
