Where book covers come from

Where book covers come from

“Love that cover!” “The picture of the girl with the hand over her mouth is sooo compelling!” “Great cover–it really makes me want to read the book!” And so on. People think they’re complimenting me when they say that sort of thing, and I suppose they are. After all, my name is on the cover. And I did create...

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The Author as Terrorist #4: Keep Them Guessing

The Author as Terrorist #4: Keep Them Guessing

Effective terrorists manage to keep their victims in constant uncertainty.  Will the next attack be a car bomb at the mall, sarin gas in the subway, or anthrax in the mail?  Their victims live in constant tension, knowing that they could be hit at any moment from any direction.  Suspense writers need to be able to do the same thing to our victims, er,...

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ACFW Conference Preview: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Law (But Couldn’t Afford to Ask)

ACFW Conference Preview: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Law (But Couldn’t Afford to Ask)

Ever wonder what all that legalese in a book contract means? Or when it’s okay to quote from someone else’s work—and when it’s not? Or how to research and write legal scenes like a professional? Or what to do if you find one of your books on a pirate website? Cara Putman and I will be answering those questions and more at the 2010 ACFW Conference...

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