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The Writer's Forensics Blog
http://writersforensicsblog.wordpress.com/
A blog dedicated to medical and forensic issues of interest to fiction writers
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Book Review: A Tap on the Window by Linwood Barclay
A TAP ON THE WINDOW by Linwood BarclayNALAugust 6, 2013ISBN-10: 0451414187ISBN-13: 978-0451414182512 PagesIf you are a fan of Linwood Barclay, and you should be... Read more
Posted on 05 December 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE, HEALTH, MEDICINE -
Bloodstain Camera Finds Blood Quickly and Efficiently
Detecting blood at a crime scene is often essential for determining if a crime did indeed occur and how the act unfolded—crime scene reconstruction. Read more
Posted on 02 December 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE, HEALTH, MEDICINE -
Crime & Science Radio: David Corbett: Private Investigators: Who Are These Guys?
Join DP Lyle and former PI and gifted writer and teacher David Corbett for a lively trip through the worlds of private investigation and fictional character... Read more
Posted on 29 November 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE, HEALTH, MEDICINE -
Book Review: Deadline by Sandra Brown
“… intelligently written, deftly paced, and convoluted…”Sandra Brown has built her stellar career on gritty stories that always involve high tension:... Read more
Posted on 25 November 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE, HEALTH, MEDICINE -
MURDER & MAYHEM Available Again
My first Q&A; book MURDER MAYHEM has been out of print for a few years. My agent Kimberley Cameron and I recently got the rights back (Thanks, St. Read more
Posted on 21 November 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE, HEALTH, MEDICINE -
4 Key Book Publishing Paths from Jane Friedman
Excellent Infographic on paths to publishing posted by Jane Friedman. Visit her excellent Blog for more info. Read more
Posted on 21 November 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE, HEALTH, MEDICINE -
Dub Walker Now in the Czech Republic
Just got the covers for the Czech Republic editions of my first two Dub Walker thrillers: STRESS FRACTURE and HOT LIGHTS, COLD STEEL. Big difference. Read more
Posted on 18 November 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE, HEALTH, MEDICINE -
Crime and Science Radio: Jan Burke Interviews Cat Warren, Saturday at 10 A.m. PST
Listen in at 10 a.m. PST this Saturday or catch it later in the archives.What the Dog Knows: The Science and Wonder of Working Dogs: An Interview with Cat... Read more
Posted on 15 November 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE, HEALTH, MEDICINE -
Life Imitating Art? Murder Or Accident?
It’s been said that art imitates life and that often life imitates art? Is the death of “spy” Gareth Williams a murder or a tragic case of autoerotic asphyxia?... Read more
Posted on 13 November 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE, HEALTH, MEDICINE -
Dr. Michael Welner on Mass Shooters
My friend forensic psychiatrist Dr. Michael Welner speaks on the psychology that drives mass... Read more
Posted on 13 November 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE, HEALTH, MEDICINE -
The Rules of Fiction: My Interview in Suspense Magazine
Anthony Franze put together a wonderful series titles “America’s Favorite Suspense Authors On the Rules of Fiction” for Suspense Magazine. My interview is in th... Read more
Posted on 11 November 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE, HEALTH, MEDICINE -
Guest Blogger: Jodie Renner: Thrillers Vs. Mysteries
by Jodie Renner, editor, author, speakerUntil the last decade or so, most readers were more familiar with mysteries than thrillers. Read more
Posted on 05 November 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Crime and Science Radio: The Infancy of Toxicology: Interview with Deborah...
DP Lyle and Deborah Blum, author of the critically acclaimed book THE POISONER’S HANDBOOK, discuss poisons, old and new, and the origins of forensic toxicology. Read more
Posted on 02 November 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE, HEALTH, MEDICINE -
Q and A: Can My Villain “Force Feed” Pills To a Dead Woman?
Q: My hero, an investigative journalist, is looking into the death of a woman at an acid house/rave party in the early 1990′s. Read more
Posted on 28 October 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE, HEALTH, MEDICINE -
Book Review: Light Of The World by James Lee Burke
Light of the World by James Lee Burke560 pagesSimon & SchusterJuly 23, 2013ISBN-10: 1476710767ISBN-13: 978-1476710761“…the characters rise to haunt you long... Read more
Posted on 25 October 2013 BOOKS -
Surgery For Criminal Tendencies
The belief that altering the brain and its function can either lead to or ameliorate criminal tendencies has been around for a long time. It might date back... Read more
Posted on 21 October 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE, HEALTH, MEDICINE -
Crime & Science Radio: Judging Evidence
: Jan Burke Interviews Marcia Clark Join Jan Burke and former prosecutor Marcia Clark, author of KILLER AMBITION for a discussion on rules of evidence and how... Read more
Posted on 19 October 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE, HEALTH, MEDICINE -
FORENSICS FOR DUMMIES: A Great Read
“I have to admit it was a great read. I thoroughly enjoyed it.”I didn’t say this—though I agree. But then I’m a bit biased.But I’m thrilled that Tom Nelson,... Read more
Posted on 15 October 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE, HEALTH, MEDICINE -
Book Review: Bad Monkey by Carl Haissen
Bad Monkey by Carl Hiaasen336 pagesKnopfJune 11, 2013ISBN-10: 0307272591ISBN-13: 978-0307272591“. . . a fun, fast read and a wild ride.”BAD MONKEY is vintage... Read more
Posted on 10 October 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Guest Blogger: Win Blevins: The Last Five Things To Do Before Submitting Your...
Okay, you’ve gone to the mat with your manuscript for months or years, and you’ve finally won the match with yourself. Your book gleams like a Rolls Royce. ... Read more
Posted on 30 September 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE, HEALTH