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Creating Compelling Characters Readers Truly Care About
One of the most common compliments I receive from readers isn’t about the twists in my spy thrillers, but about Petra Shirazi. They tell me
How to Write a Gripping Spy Thriller
I still remember the jolt of adrenaline the first time a reader told me they missed their subway stop because they were “too deep in
How the Ahriman Series Was Born: My Journey into Spy Fiction Writing
Writing international thrillers was never on my five-year plan. I was busy analyzing infrastructure loans in Madagascar and drafting policy memos in Washington, D.C.—hardly the
How to Build a Writing Habit: 10 Steps That Actually Work
Writing a novel sounds romantic—until you realize that inspiration doesn’t show up every day, and life doesn’t slow down to make room for it. I
Biggest First Chapter Mistakes New Fiction Writers Make
Writing the first chapter of a novel is like standing at the edge of a cliff. The view is breathtaking, the possibilities endless—and the fear
How to Start Writing Fiction: A Real Author’s Advice
One of the most common questions I get—whether at a book signing, in my inbox, or over coffee—is this: “How do I start writing fiction?”
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