Research that goes into writing thriller books such as Silence in the Woods, fascinates me. In fact, if I’m not careful, it can overtake the writing process completely. But researching the Vermont Hospital for the Insane was a remarkable and eye-opening experience. Where to begin? I started at the very beginning: a visit to the Vermont State Archives.
One of the main reasons people give for not indulging in their passion for reading great thriller books? Lack of time. It makes sense. We are busy people these days and taking the time for a fiction reading fix sometimes doesn’t happen as frequently as we’d like.
Learning basic wilderness survival skills is a good idea. No matter what type of outdoor activity you enjoy one thing is certain: in nature things change.
Taphophilia. Strange word, fun hobby. What is it? Taphophilia is a love of old cemeteries and graveyards.
Victorian death jewelry. Never heard of it? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. The Victorians had some pretty strange ideas about…
I have to admit something: even though I’m the author of suspense novels, my life is pretty quiet…and I like…
