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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.

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...

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...

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.

A while back someone asked me what my teen years were like. Was I at the top of my class? Perhaps I was a great athlete or a...

I've always been curious. Okay, I'm nosy. If you text or email me, you're bound to endure a barrage of questions instead of a simple...

Fellow authors often ask me what I did to land my manuscript in the hands of a publisher. I figured it would be helpful to share my...

Everything you see, smell, hear, touch, taste, do, and think in everyday life is fodder for new writing projects. It's not just the big...

Congratulations! You've found the home of Suspense Writing... I'm excited to hear your thoughts on my posts in the comments section. I'm...

I’ve always been fascinated by the great poets, and not just because I couldn’t write a poem if my life depended upon it, but because I’m...

They genuinely want to spotlight talent and nurture writers. I’ve been writing full-time for 12 years and have attended writing...