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How To Write Killer Historical Mysteries: The Art and Adventure of Sleuthing Through the Past,Used
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Emerson, author of the Lady Appleton and Diana Spaulding mystery series, turns her hand to how it's done in this useful guide to writing historical crime fiction. Drawing on her own works and those of her fellow historicalmystery writers (Kerry Greenwood, Alan Gordon, Carola Dunn, and others), she lays out, in commonsense sequence, the stages of planning and writing a historical mystery. Chapters on choosing setting and character, research, crafting a plot, and selling your book offer much of the same information as similar chapters in other howto books for mystery writers, but the information is nicely tailored for this particular genre.The core of the book is Emerson's personal take on writing and selling historical mysteries, but it also includes contributions from over forty other historical mystery writers practical advice, anecdotes, and suggestions for researchand input from assorted editors, booksellers, and reviewers. For both historical mystery writers and readers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'How To Write Killer Historical Mysteries'? A: The book focuses on guiding writers through the process of creating historical crime fiction, covering aspects such as planning, character development, and research specific to the genre.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Kathy Lynn Emerson, who has written mystery series including Lady Appleton and Diana Spaulding.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 220 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the First Edition of 'How To Write Killer Historical Mysteries'.
- Q: When was the book published? A: The book was published on April 1, 2008.
- Q: Is the book suitable for both writers and readers? A: Yes, the book offers practical advice for historical mystery writers while also being insightful for readers interested in the genre.
- Q: What kind of advice can I expect to find in this book? A: Readers can expect to find advice on choosing settings, crafting plots, research techniques, and insights into selling historical mysteries.
- Q: Are there contributions from other authors in the book? A: Yes, the book includes contributions from over forty historical mystery writers, providing diverse perspectives and advice.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is brand new.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: This book falls under the 'Mystery & Detective' category.