As of now, the tagline is ITS ONLY MOTIVE IS BLOOD. Writing taglines is almost as hard as writing a blurb or a synopsis. I've gone through quite a few. The only suspect is already dead. Hot on the trail of a cold-blooded killer. The footprints lead to death. Rowan Manory has found himself in… Continue reading Latest Version
Author: jamesscottbyrnside
October 15th
Back Cover Sketch (early stages still)
This is the current progress for the murder map. For the fonts, I'm thinking fairy-tale-ish but still readable. Some details will change and there'll be a border of some kind. That title might be an arc. We'll see. The front cover is still evolving as well. Matt wanted to move in closer. I agreed. The… Continue reading Back Cover Sketch (early stages still)
Heading the Reader off at the Pass: The Nine Wrong Answers
When you've read enough mysteries, the possible patterns of deception become increasingly obvious with each new novel. A good plotter will keep this under consideration. Sure, there will be readers who are venturing into the unknown for the first time. (the sort of newbie for whom a twin sister with a voice box, contact lenses,… Continue reading Heading the Reader off at the Pass: The Nine Wrong Answers
Happy Easter
The vampire and I would like to wish each of you a lovely Sunday. Take good care.
