The Evolution of Crime Fiction

From Sherlock Holmes to Jack Reacher

A lot has changed in the last 150 years of mystery and suspense writing. The choices for readers and writers have evolved in so many different directions for style, stories, and characters since the early adventures of Sherlock Holmes to the crime thrillers of today. This...

Power & Privilege – Writing with passion & purpose

Power & Privilege

Writing with passion & purpose

Writing with Passion and Purpose "Comfort the afflicted, afflict the comfortable." In this follow-up report for fellow writers, readers and friends on the Bouchercon-2022 conference in Minneapolis and my continuing year of re-engaging with the real world, I wanted to elaborate on a memorable quote by Rick Mofina, an internationally acclaimed...

Review of Going to Beautiful

Paperback, 300 pages, Published May 1, 2022, USBN: 978-1-988754-35-2 A particularly enjoyable part of the “post-pandemic” era for me is to finally get away from social media and meet real people – writers, friends and fans – in person again, especially those whom...

Christmas Gifts in September? And now October? Yes!

Christmas Gifts in September? And now October?

Yes, you deserve it.

Summer holidays are over, the kids are back at school, and you’re back at work trying to navigate away from health risks, climate disasters, and the political and economic turmoil around you. Looking forward to your next break? Let’s leapfrog past Halloween and Thanksgiving and avoid the...

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September 20, 2022

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Bouchercon? MWA?

Bouchercon? MWA?

Let me explain.
I know it can be confusing to follow all the acronyms and code words of the secret society of crime writers, I’m still learning them myself. Fortunately, we’re not that secretive. Writer-to-writer and writer-to-the-world we are dedicated to sharing our words and our stories to share the joy, the lessons, and...
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September 16, 2022

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Where do stories come from? Fact of fiction.

Where do stories come from? Fact or fiction
Watch the YouTube video: "Where do the stories come from? Fact or fiction." Hear the answers and the author’s secrets revealed: https://youtu.be/_bl2m0YCrgs
Or come and hear us live!
Montreal crime writers, Delvin Chatterson and Russell Fralich will be at Indigo- Pte. Claire, Saturday, Aug. 27th, noon till 4pm, ready to answer...
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August 26, 2022

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Author Event @ INDIGO – Chapters

Author Event @ INDIGO - Chapters

Saturday August 27th, 2-4 pm

Live & In Person!
Meet Canadian Crime Writers Del Chatterson and Russell Fralich reading from their most recent books and answering your questions. Watch the video to learn more: https://youtu.be/4-GU3kw2ECw ...
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August 24, 2022

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HER LAST GOODBYE

HER LAST GOODBYE
Format: 544 pages, Paperback, Published: January 25, 2022 by Mira Books ISBN 9780778311720 (ISBN10: 0778311724)
Review by Delvin Chatterson

Mystery & Suspense Magazine - July 24, 2022
“Daddy, where’s Mommy?” It’s not a question any father wants to hear from his ten-year old son, especially after he’s...
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August 9, 2022

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Are you as talented as Mr. Ripley?

How to write suspense

Are you as talented as Mr. Ripley?
You may have read the novels of Patricia Highsmith or seen the movies – Strangers on a Train or The Talented Mr. Ripley – two of the most highly regarded mystery and suspense stories of all time. Highsmith also published in 1983 her notes and...
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August 9, 2022

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