The Thriller Formula
The Thriller Formula
Back to Boston
Back to Boston
Pushing new projects
You may have noticed that although Montreal is the home base for my Dale Hunter novels, Boston is also frequently the scene of the crime. That’s because my own history as an entrepreneur is similar to Dale Hunter’s (except for the crime and corruption); I had a distribution centre in...What next? WHATEVER IT TAKES
What next?
WHATEVER IT TAKES
Novel #6 in the Dale Hunter Series was another chance to develop my process for writing a novel, however, the attempt to push as hard as Rick Mofina and write 1500 words a day, everyday, failed. I started on TRUST NOBODY December 1st and thought I’d try to do 60,000 words...Something new to read? Browse these Thrillers
Something new to read?
Browse these Free E-book Thrillers
In case you’re still waiting for my next novel to be published, I thought I should give you a chance to look at some other crime fiction novels to read. Click on this link for a look at a wide-ranging selection of crime thrillers: Special Offer of Free E-book...Plans & progress reports
Plans & progress reports
Do we need both?
When I was a young management consultant I was often asked by the partner responsible for each project to provide a regular progress report. I sometimes thought it was just an excuse to bill some expensive hours to my budget and waste my time, so my smart-ass response was,...Plans for Readers & Writers in the New Year. What’s on your list?
Plans for Readers & Writers in the New Year
What’s on your list?
Preparing my plans for 2023 I’ve started by looking back at the past year and reviewing the most memorable books to influence and inspire my own writing. Some modern classics, some different styles and themes; all worth reading. They include:- Rick Mofina’s domestic thriller, Her...
Trust nobody. Or trust everybody?
Trust nobody
Or trust everybody?
You may have read the story in NO EASY MONEY told by Dale Hunter to the young entrepreneur next door explaining it as Rule #1 – Trust nobody. An old shopkeeper had decided it was time to teach his young son about the business. He told him to climb up the ladder...The Evolution of Crime Fiction
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...Review of Going to Beautiful
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!
