
A Jeep has crashed into the only tree for miles around. That morning he was heading west, walking under the merciless desert sun-until he comes upon a curious scene. Reacher goes where he wants, when he wants. Other Considerations (diverse characters legal questions criticism)Īlso included is a collection of essays from MWA published authors-including Jeffery Deaver, Tess Gerritsen, and Charlaine Harris-selected by bestselling authors Lee Child and Laurie King and arranged thematically answering, “What piece of writing advice do you wish you’d had at the beginning of your career?”ĭigging graves had not been part of my plans when I woke up that morning. Other than Novels (short stories true crime etc.)

After Writing (agents editors self-pub etc.) While Writing (outlining the plot dialogue mood etc.) Before Writing (rules genres setting character research etc.) Now, this handbook helps authors navigate the ever-shifting publishing landscape-from pacing, plotting, the business side of publishing, to the current demand for diversity and inclusivity across all genres, and more.įeaturing essays by a new generation of bestselling experts on various elements of the craft and shorter pieces of crowd-sourced wisdom from the MWA membership as a whole, the topics covered can be categorized as follows: Mystery Writers of America (MWA) is known for providing unparalleled resources on the craft, art, and business of storytelling, helping writers of all levels improve their skills for nearly a century.

The Christmas Scorpion: A Jack Reacher Story (2018).No Middle Name: The Complete Collected Jack Reacher Short Stories (2017).Best Mystery Stories of the Year: 2021 (2021).
