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Writing Crime Fiction
2012
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3.76
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104
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Are you a crime fiction writer? Are you a crime fiction reader? If your answer to either question is yes, you've got to have Writing Crime Fiction, the latest book from the award winning authors of the Top Suspense Group! From Joel Goldman's advice and tips on "going indie" to Vicki Hendricks secrets to sizzling sex scenes, Writing Crime Fiction is the must-have how-to for crime fiction writers and readers. Wondering what it takes to start and finish that first novel? Stephen Gallagher and Ed Gorman tell you how to get it done. Dreaming of turning your crime thriller into a TV series or movie? Let Hollywood veterans Lee Goldberg and Paul Levine show you the way. Dying to ratchet up your book's suspense, whether set in today's world or in years gone by? Libby Hellman and Max Allan Collins will tell you how to make it happen. Ever wonder what the heck "noir" means? Dave Zeltserman has the answer. Wish you could create the perfect amateur sleuth? Naomi Hirahara gives you all the clues you need. Like your thrillers with a dose of zombies? Harry Shannon will show you how to bring them to life. Want to know the secrets to writing more than a hundred thrillers? Bill Crider spills the answers. Writing Crime Fiction has it all! Get it now and get started on your next bestseller! "A quick survey of available how-to-write-a-mystery ebooks suggest most are less than booklength and are written by people you or I have never heard of. This volume, entirely the work of successful professionals, is different. All of its contributors are entertaining or instructive...and most are both. Much of the advice is equally applicable to other types of fiction." Jon Breen, Mystery Scene Magazine

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Author

Joel Goldman
Joel Goldman
Author · 15 books

Joel Goldman is the Edgar and Shamus nominated author of four thriller series.His first series features Lou Mason, a trial lawyer willing to dive into the dark water to save his clients. Joel's second series introduces former FBI Special Agent Jack Davis who has a movement disorder that makes him shake when he should shoot.Joel has a unique perspective on Jack's condition since he lives with the same disorder. Alex Stone headlines Joel's third series. She's a public defender who applies her own code of justice when the system gets it wrong. Joel's fourth series goes international with Cassie Ireland and Jake Carter. She's a modern day Robin Hood and he's a professional poker player. They join forces to bring down the rich and powerful. Joel lives with his wife and two dogs in Leawood, KS, a suburb of Kansas City, MO. Series: * Lou Mason Mystery * Jack Davis Mystery * Alex Stone Mystery

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