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Ross Macdonald's Art of Description — Paul O'Connor Ross Macdonald doesn’t just tell us what Lew Archer thinks. He tells us how Lew Archer thinks.

Breaking down descriptive text from a crime fiction master.

Ross Macdonald's Art of Description

#CrimeFiction #crimewriting #writingcommunity

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Diagraming Ross Macdonald — Paul O'Connor Holy crap, Ross!

My mind map of a Ross Macdonald crime classic.

Diagraming Ross Macdonald

#CrimeFiction #crimewriting #writingcommunity

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No One By The Numbers — Paul O'Connor A short story, but a long (LONG!) road.

The torturous road from conception to publication of my second story.

"When you are bleeding, from the same wounds, day after day ... maybe work on something else for awhile instead of piercing your scabs."

#WritingCommunity #crimewriting

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The Best Priest Detectives In Fiction Who are the best priest detectives in fiction? Why do these priest detective novels work so well? We include 10 of the best sleuths in this sub-genre of crime writing.

The Best Priest Detectives In Fiction
Who are the best priest detectives in fiction? Why do these priest detective novels work so well? We answer these questions and include facts about 10 of the best sleuths in this sub-genre of crime writing.
#crimewriting #writingtips #cozymystery

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Teddy By The Numbers — Paul O'Connor Breaking down the origin and creation of my first sale.

Notes on the creation of my first published story, including how long it took to write, and how long it was in submission at Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine.

Teddy By The Numbers

#writingcommunity #crimewriting

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Explore how investigators uncover truth in crime scenes through motive, evidence, and behavior, the real logic behind great mystery storytelling.

🔗 jeanneriedelbooks.com/how-investigators-uncover-the-truth/

#CrimeWriting #MysteryFans #InvestigativeInsights #HiddenMotives #TruthUncovered #MysteryBl

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Teddy's Favorite Thing — Paul O'Connor Mass layoffs and workplace violence, seen through the eyes of a child ... on Bring-Your-Kid-To-Work Day!

I made my crime fiction debut in 2023 with this flash fiction story inspired by my career in the video game business.

Teddy's Favorite Thing

#CrimeFiction #crimewriting

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🕵️‍♂️ Taller de novel·la negra | 4/03–20/05/2026
Claus del gènere + pràctica narrativa per a escriure un relat noir (publicació col·lectiva al final).
✍️ Info: bit.ly/4cashiY

#Novel·laNegra #NoirFiction #CrimeWriting #EscripturaCreativa #RomanNoir #Giallo #Krimi

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Secret Society — Paul O'Connor I’ve joined the Mystery Writers of America!

I've joined a secret society! (Well, a mysterious one, at least).

#crimewriting #writingcommunity #crimefiction #mystery

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I've just shared a post on Instagram exploring the forensic and investigative aspects of dismemberment. It’s aimed at crime #writers and TV crime drama creators, highlighting what careful photography and investigation can reveal about these rare and complex cases.

#CrimeWriting #ForensicPhotography

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🕵️‍♀️Taller de Novela Negra | 4/03–20/05/2026
Claves del género + práctica narrativa para escribir un relato noir (publicación colectiva al final). 📕
✍️Info: bit.ly/4cashiY

#NovelaNegra #NoirFiction #CrimeWriting #EscrituraCreativa #RomanNoir #Giallo #Krimi

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Edits are going really well and at this rate, my aim to release the first in my brand new crime series by the end of March is on target! Had an hour walking in the sunshine in-between stints today, and captured this pic. It's a good 'un, I think! #crimewriting #writerslife

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Maximizing Bob — Paul O'Connor Breaking down the character viewpoint structure of Elmore Leonard’s Maximum Bob .

Breaking down character viewpoint changes in an Elmore Leonard crime classic.

#CrimeFiction #crimewriting #writingcommunity

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Crime on the side Crime is fun, but don't give up the day job.

Crime writing is fun, but don’t give up the day job... A look at two crime writers who didn’t - C. Day Lewis; and Max Hastings's dad.
#DetectiveStories #CrimeWriting #BookSky

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🕵️‍♂️ Taller de Novel·la Negra | 4/03–20/05/2026
Claus del gènere + pràctica narrativa per a escriure un relat noir (publicació col·lectiva al final). ✍️

Info: bit.ly/4cashiY

#NovelaNegra #NoirFiction #CrimeWriting #EscripturaCreativa #RomanNoir #Giallo #Krimi

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Hi! I'm John and I'm writing my very first crime novel🕵️
If you enjoy gripping murder mysteries I'd love to hear from you - either as fellow crime writers, potential readers, or just fans of crime stories.
So, stick around, the game's afoot, and you're most welcome along for the ride! #crimewriting

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Agent and author #WayneArthurson will be on faculty for #CrimeWriting 2026, a literary arts residency at the #BanffCentre for Arts and Creativity! 📚🖋️

🔗 Apply today: www.banffcentre.ca/programs/lit...

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In our #crimewriting course, Angela Clarke will offer you tips on compelling plots, creating unforgettable characters, mastering tension & understanding what agents and publishers are looking for!

Book: www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/writi...

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Cybercrime doesn’t begin at the federal level.
It begins with city police handling crimes systems weren’t built for.

New essay → rohandrake.com

#CyberCrime #CrimeWriting

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She used to spy for her country. Now she protects her people. Same skills. Fewer rules.

#spyfiction #crimefiction #thriller #mystery #espionage #privateinvestigator #NewZealandfiction #character-driventhriller
#crimewriting #suspense
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Always lovely to get book post from @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social #PRHIreland ... What could it possibly be?... #NewBooks #CrimeWriting #CrimeFiction #IrishWriters (thank you @liznugent.bsky.social !) 'The Truth About Ruby Cooper' is out in March '26 & you can preorder at your local bookshop NOW!

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Ross Macdonald's Art of Description — Paul O'Connor Ross Macdonald doesn’t just tell us what Lew Archer thinks. He tells us how Lew Archer thinks.

Breaking down descriptive text from a crime fiction master.

Ross Macdonald's Art of Description

#CrimeFiction #crimewriting #writingcommunity

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Saved by the Bell: Drugs that Mimic Death Crime writers frequently ask me to suggest a poison that will mimic natural death. The answer to this question provides the premise for the Dr. Lily Robinson novels. As a covert assassin using poison,...

Drugs that mimic death. Check out my latest Poison Blog. #toxicology #poison #crimewriting #braindeath
www.bjmagnani.com/post/saved-b...

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Unleash your inner detective 🔍 Dive into Solving a Murder Mystery: A Guide by Jeanne Riedel and sharpen your crime‑solving instincts! Read now: www.jeanneriedelbooks.com/solving-a-mu...

#MysteryGuide #DetectiveSkills #JeanneRiedel #CrimeWriting #Whodunit #ReadToSolve

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Diagraming Ross Macdonald — Paul O'Connor Holy crap, Ross!

My mind map of a Ross Macdonald crime classic.

Diagraming Ross Macdonald

#CrimeFiction #crimewriting #writingcommunity

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Find out how 'Ellie's law' will affect the sentencing of those committing serious crimes and lots more in #thecrimewriterscasebook publishing tomorrow 🕵️🌻 #truecrime #policeprocedure #caselaw #crimewriting #newrelease #historicalcrime

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NEW ENGLAND BOOK LOVERS - Two events coming up, first weekend of Dec:

"Dark deeds in the highlands" at The Makers Shed, Deepwater, Sat 6th

"New England Noir" at Seasons of New England, Uralla, Sun 7th

Details follow... 🧵

#books #AuthorTalk #BookSigning #CrimeWriting #Australlia #NSW #NewEngland

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No One By The Numbers — Paul O'Connor A short story, but a long (LONG!) road.

The torturous road from conception to publication of my second story.

"When you are bleeding, from the same wounds, day after day ... maybe work on something else for awhile instead of piercing your scabs."

#WritingCommunity #crimewriting

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One week 👀📚🕵️🌻 #truecrime #policeprocedure #crimereference #gibconsultancy #crimewriting #histroricalcrime #straightforwardpublishing #newreleases

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"The priority for the investigation team, of course, is to try to get justice for those affected by such a tragic and traumatic loss" - Stuart Gibbon (former senior murder detective) 🕵️🌻#catchingakiller #truecrime #gibconsultancy #historicalcrime #crimewriting #newrelease

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