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Discover 5 ways that mystery novel writing has evolved over time. Learn differences between Agatha Christie detective novels to the tenser, psychological modern mysteries.

Learn how to do research for a fiction book! From asking weird questions and pondering possibilities to spark the imagination, you can create stories that inspire, intrigue, horrify and comfort.

Check out the upcoming writers events and conferences that I'll be appearing at in 2026, across the US and Canada!

Learn why I like to start a new novel at this time of year—no matter how hectic the holidays get. Thanksgiving and Christmas shimmer with a vibe that no other month can replicate.

What show-stopping mistakes should you avoid when writing a novel? Learn how to keep your readers hooked with 5 writing tips to avoid killing off a great story.

Why do readers seek anxiety-inducing scenarios? Why don't we always crave a happily ever after narrative? Learn why psychological suspense readers and writers are never as interested in whodunnit as whydunit.

How does a writer get the word out and convince others to take a chance on us? I have found that The Investor Strategy has worked the best for me. Let me explain how engagements, book tours, guest appearances, writing conferences, book awards and further writing will help you get the word out.

I’ve spent a great deal of time lately thinking about the word connection. What it really means to be connected to others and why that’s important.

July provides time to organize my many ideas into possible stories and create detailed dossiers of each character I intend to feature in my books.

How can you ensure readers not only notice your book but yearn to read it? Discover Jennifer Sadera's expert tips on engaging with readers.

You’ve written a book and sold it—and can’t truly believe it’s happened? Right after you hand in your final edits you head to the nearest...

My husband has a cool job. He creates unique spaces for museum exhibits in New York City. Among my favorite of his projects over the...

There’s a new baby in my house and, as with all babies, its birth has sparked joy and the realization that there will be much work to do...

I'm delighted to reveal that I'll be appearing at the following writers' events and conferences: April 25th-27th, 2025 Malice Domestic Writers' Conference Bethesda, Maryland May 3rd, 2025 Author Event: iScream for Mysteries Shiremanstown, PA May 14th-18th, 2025 SleuthFest St. Petersburg, Florida June 17th-21st, 2025 ThrillerFest New York August 21st-24th, 2025 Killer Nashville Nashville, Tennessee September 3rd-7th, 2025 Bouchercon New Orleans, Louisiana October 28th, 2025, 5

Let's meet up to talk books! I will be selling and signing I KNOW SHE WAS THERE at the following places in January and February: January...

Like everyone else, I like to get something for nothing. Who isn’t thrilled to discover a twenty-dollar-bill in the street? And don’t you...

Let's meet up to talk books! I will be selling and signing I KNOW SHE WAS THERE at the following places in October, November, and...

The CamCat Books family lost our editor-in-chief and interim CEO last week. Helga Schier, PHD, was not only a brilliant editor who took a...

It's been fun sharing protagonist Caroline Case's motivations, but I'd like to tell you a little bit about me, the author behind the story.

Read my ruminations in between writing conferences in Nashville & Bouchercon about how artists endure the struggle to share their projects.