Lucky's Blog

As a bestselling mystery crime thriller author, I thrive on weaving suspenseful plots filled with secrets, deception, and shocking twists that leave readers breathless. I love creating compelling detectives, cunning criminals, and complex victims—characters that keep audiences on the edge of their seats and eagerly anticipating the next revelation. Success in this genre demands a sharp understanding of tension and misdirection, skills I’ve worked hard to refine. With every novel, I’m thrilled to see readers piecing together clues, trying to solve the mystery before the unforgettable conclusion. Hearing their theories and reactions is incredibly rewarding, and it means the world to me that critics have praised my gripping narratives.  My writing is deeply rooted in authenticity, informed by extensive research into forensic science, criminal psychology, and real-life cases. The process is intense, driven by creativity, relentless curiosity, and a personal challenge to outshine my pre...

  Thriller novels are one of the most popular genres of fiction, and for good reason. They keep readers on the edge of their seats, eager to find out what happens next and how the protagonists will overcome the dangers and obstacles they face. Thriller novels often involve crimes, mysteries, suspense, twists, and surprises that keep the readers guessing until the end. But how do you write a gripping thriller novel that captivates your audience and keeps them hooked? In this blog post, we will analyze a sample piece of a thriller novel and see what makes it effective and engaging. We will use the piece as a starting point to create a story outline and discuss some tips and techniques for writing a successful thriller novel. The sample piece from my thriller novel FIRST HOUR we will use is this: She lost him in a single moment... she let her five-year-old son out of her sight for the briefest moment and he seemingly vanished into thin air. Traumatized by the disappearance of her son,...

  How do you discover the eBooks you read? Browsing! I love reading, especially new authors. I have found several through authors who have followed my Facebook Fan Page. Incredible writers! I have become friends with many. We are very supportive of each other. Do you remember the first story you ever wrote? Yes! It was a western romance back in the mid eighties. I was really big into the western thing... I still am. I am an old style cowgirl. What is your writing process? Ideas come to me in the shower, the car, at the restaurant. I am a napkin scribbler. Outline, outline, outline. I then Facebook message/ chat with my daughter or one of my sons and read each chapter to them. They give me incredible feedback. I also upload a pdf of my manuscript to an audio reader and listen. It's amazing what you can find wrong when listening! I work 15 hours a day in my home office, 5am to 6pm, Monday through Friday. I do take holidays off. After publishing, I take a week or two off, then schedul...