I love talking about mystery novels. I write them, I read them, but luckily I don’t live them. Join my…
The New erikdsouza.com
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…
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.
An Interviewing from The Dress Room
I had a great chat with the podcaster and author, Joanna Vandervlugt. We talked about our books, where we find…
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…
New Beginnings
A young boy begs on a street in Tanzania. A Syrian girl adjusts to a new love and Raggedy Ann…