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1,001 Dark Nights
Igniting Sales with Brand Awareness By Dawn Ius Maybe you don’t know exactly what 1001 Dark Nights is—but chances are, i…
On the Cover: Michael Connelly
Writing an Aging Beloved Protagonist By R. G. Belsky Harry Bosch isn’t just getting older, he’s getting better. And Mich…
Up Close: Clive Cussler and Boyd Morrison
Keeping Characters Fresh in a Recurring Series By J. H. Bográn Despite its shabby looks, many people would give up a lim…
Up Close: Lee Child
Once in a Blue Moon Things Go Just Right By Dawn Ius In a recent video interview with Andy Martin, New York Times bestse…
Career Pursuit: An Interview with Chantelle Aimée Osman
Helping Writers with Life-Changing Decisions By E. A. Aymar ITW offers a wealth of opportunities and resources for both …
Up Close: Avanti Centrae
Award-Winning Debut Launches with a Bang By Millie Naylor Hast Avanti Centrae’s favorite stories make her blood race and…
Up Close: Kimberly Gabriel
When Flash Mobs Turn Deadly By Dawn Ius Kimberly Gabriel was living in Chicago when in 2011, a series of “flash mob” att…
AudioFile Spotlight: Five Questions with Narrator Nancy Wu
By Candace Levy Many listeners may be most familiar with Nancy Wu’s work on audiobooks with Asian themes, settings, or c…
BookTrib Spotlight: Sharon Hunt by Jim Alkon
Debut Author Scores with Medical Thriller By Jim Alkon Shanon Hunt thought enough of this quote from George Eliot to put…
On the Cover: Paula Munier
Inspired by a True Story By J. H. Bográn After the success of A Borrowing of Bones, USA Today bestselling author Paula M…
Up Close: Andrews and Wilson
Grounded in Reality By Austin S. Camacho In the world of military thrillers, authenticity is key. And you won’t find a b…
Up Close: Chad Zunker
Conspiracy, Murder, and Homelessness By K. L. Romo David Adams grew up poor and worked his entire adult life toward succ…
Up Close: Leanna Renee Hieber
Walking with Ghosts By Dawn Ius Leanna Renee Hieber has made a name for herself writing gothic literature that is not on…
BookTrib Spotlight: Julie Mayhew
If You Chase the Devil You Just Might Catch Him By Neil Nyren “Unspoilt. A place where children grow up at one with natu…
Africa Scene: Oyinkan Braithwaite
A Unique Take on the Serial Killer Formula By Michael Sears Oyinkan Braithwaite’s debut, MY SISTER, THE SERIAL KILLER, i…
Getting Graphic: Gotham Central
Police Procedurals Replete with Gritty Realism By Josh Corin While the primary focus of this column has been on internat…
Between the Lines: Patricia Cornwell
Refuelling the Creative Well By Dawn Ius Patricia Cornwell has spent almost a quarter century in a literary morgue, carv…
ICONS: Weighing in on the King’s Influence
The Impressive Influence of a King By April Snellings Welcome to The Big Thrill’s newest column, Icons, where we’ll invi…
On The Cover: Steven James
If a Robot Had a Soul, What Would it Believe? By Rick Pullen “I try to write good stories that ask big questions,” says …
On the Cover: Clay McLeod Chapman
Summoning Ghosts By April Snellings When Clay McLeod Chapman and Quirk Books Editorial Director Jhanteigh Kupihea were b…
On the Cover: Jaden Terrell
Many Books, One Cat By Dawn Ius TROUBLE MOST FAIRE is the 11th novel in the Cat Detective Familiar Legacy mystery series…
Up Close: Raymond Benson
Mastering Dual Plotlines By J. H. Bográn One of the questions authors fear the most is “Where do your ideas come from?” …
Up Close: D. P. Lyle MD
Keeping His Skin in the Game By J. H. Bográn D. P. Lyle is the author of a successful series—yet with his latest book, h…