A mystery novel often gets confused with a thriller novel. In a thriller, the story revolves around the threat of an imminent crime, which is ultimately prevented by the protagonist. While a mystery should also ‘thrill’, it is essentially the story of a crime that has already been committed, and describes how the perpetrator gets caught by the protagonist, usually a detective … [Read more...] about How to Write a Great Mystery Novel
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News – Donna Tartt’s The Goldfinch Wins Pulitzer Prize for Fiction
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022. Yet another win for women’s fiction this week – Donna Tartt has been awarded 2014’s Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for The Goldfinch. Her third novel, the book was chosen over two other nominees, The Son by Philip Meyer and The Woman … [Read more...] about News – Donna Tartt’s The Goldfinch Wins Pulitzer Prize for Fiction
The Novelicious Pinterest Prompt: April 2014
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022.Time for the April Pinterest Prompt. New here? Allow us to explain. This monthly event is an opportunity to flex your writerly muscles and partake in some friendly competition and critiquing with your fellow writers. We pick an … [Read more...] about The Novelicious Pinterest Prompt: April 2014
Feasting on Romantic Comedy – Homemade Chocolate Hobnobs from The Accident by C. L. Taylor
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022. Sue's daughter, Charlotte, is in a coma. It appears she deliberately stepped in front of a bus and now Sue wants – needs – to know what could have possibly prompted her to do such a thing. Her daughter … [Read more...] about Feasting on Romantic Comedy – Homemade Chocolate Hobnobs from The Accident by C. L. Taylor
Win! The Great Gatsby Tote Bag from Bookish England
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022. If your hump day needs a little brightening, you’ve come to the right place. Today we’re giving away this gorgeous Great Gatsby Tote Bag from Bookish England – one of our favourite stores for literary swag. Made in Brooklyn, NYC, … [Read more...] about Win! The Great Gatsby Tote Bag from Bookish England