Occasionally, when talking with young (or not-young-but-new) writers, they will ask, “what’s the most important thing you need to know to be successful as a writer?” They never like my answer: You won’t know until you’ve used it. But as a service to anyone who has ever wondered, I present to you my “Top Ten […]
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Book Review: The Great Unmaking by Brian Nelson
Available on 03/21/2023 There is a particular skill to writing books in a series. You need to be able to write each book in such a way that a fresh reader could conceivably pick it up and enjoy it without having experienced any of the others. At the same time, each book needs to build […]
Book Review: “Confessions of an Accidental Lawyer” by Michael Stockham
Hi! I’m Odin Halvorson, writer, editor, and professional reviewer. In the weeks ahead, my weekly review column will focus on new mystery and science fiction books from across the spectrum, with special attention paid to releases from indie presses! Today’s review is for Confessions of an Accidental Lawyer by Michael Stockham, a new award-winning legal mystery. […]