What It's Like To Be...
A Mystery Novelist
Nov 28, 2023
Donna Andrews, the mystery novelist behind the Meg Langslow series, discusses scouting body disposal sites, investigating obscure poisons, and computing royalty payments. They explore the mystery writing process, unusual murder methods, and the economics of being a mystery novelist. They also touch on the challenges of making a living as a writer and share insights into the work of Agatha Christie.
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- Mystery novelists strive for unique murder methods and body disposal sites
- Writing mystery novels requires creating complex plots and revealing clues without giving away the killer
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Mystery novelists constantly seek unique murder methods, motives, and body disposal sites, which can lead them to ask strange questions and find inspiration even in peculiar professions.
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