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How Anthony Franze Became Alex Finlay, and How a Rebrand Birthed a Bestselling Author

How Anthony Franze Became Alex Finlay, and How a Rebrand Birthed a Bestselling Author

My First Thriller: Alex Finlay

By Rick Pullen | August 26, 2026

The Rise of Elaine’s Literary Salon in Alexandria, Virginia

The Rise of Elaine’s Literary Salon in Alexandria, Virginia

Jeffrey James Higgins is first through the door for authors.

By Rick Pullen | May 25, 2026

My First Thriller: Kaira Rouda

My First Thriller: Kaira Rouda

Kaira Rouda explores the underside of relationships in her journey to the criminal dark side.

By Rick Pullen | March 26, 2026

How John Grisham Lost His Love of Baseball

How John Grisham Lost His Love of Baseball

The author was once a stalwart MLB fan. But this spring, he'd rather be reading a book.

By Rick Pullen | March 18, 2026

My First Thriller: John Grisham

My First Thriller: John Grisham

How outrage and persistence kickstarted Grisham’s juggernaut writing career and led him to 'A Time to Kill'

By Rick Pullen | February 13, 2026

My First Thriller: Ellen Meister

My First Thriller: Ellen Meister

Ellen Meister’s witty murder mystery didn’t play well with her genre. Or did it?

By Rick Pullen | December 29, 2025

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My First Thriller: Bruce DeSilva

By Rick Pullen | November 26, 2025

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By Rick Pullen | November 15, 2025

My First thriller: Megan Abbott

By Rick Pullen | October 9, 2025

My First Thriller: Meg Gardiner

My First Thriller: Meg Gardiner

The story of how Meg Gardiner discovered America.

By Rick Pullen | September 11, 2025

How Do You Write a Novel <br>with 14 Different Authors? Carefully.

How Do You Write a Novel
with 14 Different Authors? Carefully.

Rick Pullen On "The Twisted Women's Book Club" a new anthology with plenty to say

By Rick Pullen | August 27, 2025

My First Thriller: Isabella Maldonado

My First Thriller: Isabella Maldonado

From the police force to the writers' conferences to successful author.

By Rick Pullen | July 28, 2025

My First Thriller: Lee Goldberg

My First Thriller: Lee Goldberg

How Lee Goldberg went from interviewing authors to writing a hit novel – all while he was still a teenager.

By Rick Pullen | February 6, 2025

My First Thriller: Kate White

My First Thriller: Kate White

From 'Cosmo' to crime, magazine editor Kate White worked her way up one slice at a time.

By Rick Pullen | January 9, 2025

My First Thriller: J.D. Barker

My First Thriller: J.D. Barker

The incredible superpower that changed his life and made him a successful author.

By Rick Pullen | October 17, 2024

Robert Dugoni on a Life of Writing

Robert Dugoni on a Life of Writing

The bestselling author recounts the roller coaster at the beginning of his career and lessons learned along the way.

By Rick Pullen | October 9, 2024

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