HOW I WRITE Secrets of a Serial Fiction Writer

Are you interested in writing a mystery series? Here are some tips from a pro. Ina Yalof, a Dartmouth writing teacher and Evanovich’s colleague, relates general information. Alex, Evanovich’s daughter, offers insightful questions. Evanovich herself adds upbeat, funny insights. For example, she urges that authors face writing sex scenes with "a couple glasses of cheap champagne and a bucketful of M&Ms.” Writers may have heard much of this information before, but the narrators’ chemistry and sense of fun shine through as they cover everything from developing characters to publication. There are also wonderful excerpts from the Stephanie Plum novels, which may draw fans of the series. S.W. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine [Published: FEB/ MAR 07]