July 15 – 21: “Do publishers expect sequels too quickly? What has been the longest period between books in a series for you – and were readers forgiving?”
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Thriller Roundtable
July 8 – 14: “Can you describe some memorable moments how a meal or snack may have raised suspense?”
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July 1 – 7: “What are your crutch words – or words you’ve discovered in other writers?”
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June 24 – 30: “What classic thriller novel would you recommend to new generations of readers, and why?”
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June 17 – 23: “Is epublishing changing the world of thrillers? And, if so, how?”
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June 10 – 16: “Are there any stakes higher than the threat of the world’s destruction?”
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June 3 – 9: “When the muse abandons the writer: How do you avoid falling into that dreadful pit?”
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May 27 – June 2: “How do writers invite readers into the conspiracy?”
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May 20 – 26: “Can you describe the challenges of inserting children into stories?”
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May 13 – 19: “What are your favorite examples of thrillers that question conventional wisdom or the status quo?”
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May 6 – 12: “Which determines character behavior the most – cultural background, education or wealth?”
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April 29 – May 5: “How does a writer go about avoiding stereotyped characters? Is it possible to go to the other extreme?”
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April 22 – 28: “Have any of your own experiences, later described in a book, been deemed improbable?”
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April 15 – 21: “Should writers avoid politics in novels? Can they?”
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April 8 – 14: “In a world with fast turnarounds in technology of all types, how do authors equip their characters with the most modern devices?”
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April 1 – 7: “When revising a book, do you tackle all the problems at once or do you work in layers?”
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March 18 – 24: “Great opening lines, which one is your favorite?”
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March 25 – 31: “How do you add realism to your dialogue?”
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March 11 – 17: “How do you separate yourself from the characters you write? Or do you?”
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March 4 – 10: “Which do you prefer to write, the protagonist or the antagonist, and why?”
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February 25 – March 3: “How do you research a location beyond your reach?”
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February 18 – 24: “Location, location, location…”
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February 11 – 17: “Story, character, dialogue and setting cliches–love them or hate them?”
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February 4 – 10: “If you could reach any author, dead or alive, what would be your first question?”
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