I am delighted to welcome author Vanessa Knipe to the blog today to share her thoughts about the use of forensics in Ficiton. Thank you for your time today Vanessa. Thank you, Val, for inviting me onto your blog to talk about my favourite subject: the use of forensics in fiction. As you know, crime fiction can be a dangerous thing. And that’s speaking as someone who studied forensic science. The obvious way is that books teach the criminals how to avoid detection. So, criminals know to wear...

I am pleased to welcome author Kathryn Lee Moss to the blog today to discuss her new book, This is a Chain Letter... Thank you for your time today, Kathryn. Tell me all about your novel. What inspired you to write your most recent book? I first learned of this story through a friend who lived in Germany. When I heard it, I was stunned. We often hear of resistance fighters who were adults or participated in large groups, but these three boys took on Hitler by themselves at the ages of 15, 16 &...

Not everyone likes to plot their books in detail, therefore let me share some tips for writing that maybe more suitable for pantsers than plotters. Perhaps I should describe them as those who prefer to write in a more relaxed fashion than a detailed plot may allow. Anyway, a few writing tips coming up. Even if you are a pantser, before you sit down to write your book, or brief outline, it makes sense that you should know which genre you plan to write and who your main characters will be. Also...