Writing Suspense Stories with Heather Dixon
Thriller vs. Suspense... what's the difference? Heather Dixon, whose debut novel "Burlington" hit shelves recently, chats with Mary Kole about getting published and the appeal of suspenseful women's fiction. She also discusses plotting high stakes, developing character arcs, and writing "quiet stories."
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