Every amateur detective secretly believes they are smarter than the police. Suzanne Rickson doesn’t think that. She has faith in…
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I love talking about mystery novels. I write them, I read them, but luckily I don’t live them. Join my…
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My debut mystery novel, Death in Halfmoon Bay, has been described as a character-driven-mystery. It has many moving parts and…
Death in HalfMoon Bay
Available now Rivalry, jealousy, and petty spats are common among the seniors living at Secret Cove townhouse complex. But the…
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“Erik D’Souza is a multifaceted figure in the literary landscape of Vancouver, BC, where he has been making significant contributions…
Crime Writers of Canada’s Podcast
Hosted by me! Crime Writers of Canada (CWC) is a national non-profit organization for Canadian mystery and crime writers, associated…
Innovation vs Expectation
I often say that when writing, you should focus on your target demographic and give them what they want. Many…
The Relationship Between Writer and Reader – Part 2
Many mystery writers start their creative process by first conceiving the end of their story.
The Relationship Between Writer and Reader, Part One- Promises are Being Made
When I write my mysteries, I focus on the experience that I am offering my readers.
Love & an Unruly Imagination
“I don’t know it’s really wedged in there.” “Sorry, sorry….let me give it another shot.” “Pull it out gently…Ahhh! I…
Prisoner of Elba
There is only one window in his tiny cell. It is the size of a comic book. From it he…