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The water tower showed itself. This tank on stilted legs was a beacon of Bev’s solitude, Norm felt. Such a waste, and how cruel...

Jan 11, 2011 by Merrill Heath

Have you ever considered how the plots were constructed in your favorite novels? Do you look for formulas or plot structure in the...

Sep 26, 2010 by Merrill Heath

Nothing bugs me more than when the hero or heroine in a novel is too perfect. This is a common mistake for novice writers. But it also...

Feb 28, 2010 by TCT staff

New York Times bestselling author Robert Crais shares information on his latest book in the Joe Pike series, The First Rule....

Feb 10, 2010 by TCT staff

Sarah Blake talks about her new book, The Postmistress. It’s a tale of three impressive women whose strengths and goals elicit...

Jan 23, 2010 by Robert L. Bacon

Fact: Query Letter Writing is an Art Form. Make no mistake about it, writing queries that produce results is a craft. Fact: A...