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The Kill Zone is the home of 11 top suspense writers and publishing professionals. We cover the publishing biz, marketing how-to's, and the craft of writing. Each day, we'll open the doorway into the world of the working writer.
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The saying, “All good things must come to an end,” is attributed to Geoffrey Chaucer, 1374 (Random House Dictionary). The phrase was originally “Everything has an end.” Another quote, “Good things come to those who wait,” is from Lady Mary ..read more
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by Debbie Burke @burke_writer In an earlier life, my husband and I operated several businesses in San Diego, historically a Navy and Marine Corps town. Whenever possible, we hired veterans. Most became valued key employees, supervisors, and managers we ..read more
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Where Did That Come From? Terry Odell and James L’Eotile As I’m still in New Zealand, I’m delighted to have James L’Etoile as my guest today. I first met James at a Left Coast Crime conference, where he endeared himself ..read more
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by Debbie Burke @burke_writer Let’s flashback to September 2020 when an anonymous Brave Author submitted a first page entitled The Recruiter for critique. I was fortunate to be the critiquer. The page demonstrated excellent craft skills. The first-person voice was ..read more
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I specialize in murders of quiet, domestic interest. –Agatha Christie * * * Agatha Christie is the best-selling novelist of all time. Her sales are exceeded only by the Bible and the works of Shakespeare. According to her website at ..read more
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by James Scott Bell @jamesscottbell Gather round for another of our first-page critiques. The genre is Mystery. My comments to follow. A litter of russet leaves curled over the hood of the taxi as it pulled up to the curb. Chad had accepted ..read more
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In my experience doubt is one of the greatest obstacles writers face. Doubt that you have the chops to finish your latest book. Doubt that you have the skills to even start. Doubt when you find yourself stuck, whether you ..read more
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“Pushing the envelope means testing limits and trying out new, often radical ideas. The expression comes originally from mathematics and engineering, where an envelope is a boundary, but was popularized by test pilots.” (Termium Plus) It has been said that Thomas ..read more
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County music master Toby Keith has left us for the Grand Ole Opry in the sky. Mr. Keith was only sixty-two when he passed last month after a brave battle with cancer. It’s a sad loss not just to America ..read more
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“If you’re going to shoot, shoot, don’t talk!” — Tuco, from The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly. By PJ Parrish Man, I was this-close to loving the book. It was a bestselling thriller. It leapfrogged from Rio to Paris ..read more