Sarah Vaughan on How Shakespeare's Plays Shaped Her Suspense Novel

Sarah Vaughan on How Shakespeare's Plays Shaped Her Suspense Novel

The author of Based on a True Story takes craft lessons from King Lear, Othello, and more

By Sarah Vaughan | June 11, 2026

Why Being a Woman Is the Perfect Preparation for Writing Psychological Suspense

Why Being a Woman Is the Perfect Preparation for Writing Psychological Suspense

Sarah Vaughan on vigilance, doubt, abuse, and how it all seeps into psychological thrillers.

By Sarah Vaughan | July 7, 2022

Why Motherhood Is a Fertile Subject For Crime Fiction

Why Motherhood Is a Fertile Subject For Crime Fiction

Psychological thrillers allow writers to explore the ambiguities and dark realities of parenting.

By Sarah Vaughan | August 21, 2020

When Your Fictional Sex Scandal Unfolds In Real Life

When Your Fictional Sex Scandal Unfolds In Real Life

Sarah Vaughan on Britain’s #MeToo Movement and Life Imitating Art

By Sarah Vaughan | March 8, 2018

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