title: Now Write! Mysteries: Suspense, Crime, Thriller, and Other Mystery Fiction Exercises from Today's Best  Writers and Teachers (Now Write! Series)
author:  Sherry Ellis 
description: The fourth installment in the Now Write! series (after books about writing fiction, nonfiction, and screenplays) focuses on the mystery genre. With chapters written by genre authorsincluding Simon Brett, Deborah Coonts, and Louise Pennythe book is a sort of from-the-horses-mouth affair: writers telling other writers how to build characters, put together a solid plot, use forensics properly, create an engaging setting, manipulate suspense, and find something new to say in a genre that has seen pretty much every variation and nuance you could possibly imagine. You can read the book from beginning to end or select specific articles to help you zero in on a particular area. The articles follow a fairly strict format: a brief description of the subject under discussion, some helpful tips, and a creative exercise to give the reader some hands-on practice. Short of one-on-one training with each of the writers featured in the book, this is probably the best and most useful way to benefit from their expertise. A smartly constructed and very helpful writers guide. --David Pitt
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  Praise for the Tj Jensen Mystery Series
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  “Daley’s characters come to life on the page. Her novels are filled with a
  little mystery and a little romance which makes for a murderous adventure.”
  
  
  – Tonya Kappes,
  
  
  USA Today Bestselling Author of Fixin’ To Die
  
  
  
  
  
  “Daley’s mysteries offer as much sizzle and pop as fireworks on a hot summer’s
  day.”
  
  
  – Mary Kennedy,
  
  
  Author of The Dream Club Mysteries
  
  
  
  
  
  “I’m a huge fan of Kathi’s books. I think I’ve read every one. Without a
  doubt, she’s a gifted cozy mystery author and I eagerly await each new
  release!”
  
  
  – Dianne Harman,
  
  
  Author of the High Desert Cozy Mysteries
  
  
  
  
  
  “Intriguing, likeable characters, keep-you-guessing mysteries, and settings
  that literally transport you to Paradise…Daley’s stories draw you in and keep
  you glued until the very last page.”
  
  
  – Tracy Weber,
  
  
  Agatha-Nominated Author of the Downward Dog Mysteries
  
  
  
  
  
  “Daley really knows how to write a top-notch cozy.”
  
  
  – MJB Reviewers
  
  
  
  
  