The Craft Review

The Fury by Alex Michaelides and some thoughts on time

The Craft Review #6 "I warned you at the start, that's not the way this is going to go”

May 12, 2024 •

A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins and an interview with Paula about her inspiration

The Craft Review #5 "You’d see the world burn if only it meant they would be happy."

Apr 14, 2024 •

All Her Secrets by Jane Shemilt and how to create suspense

The Craft Review #4 How to keep readers reading by heightening tension

Mar 17, 2024 •

The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho by Joseph Paterson and some thoughts on creating historical drama

The Craft Review #3 "This is the tale of a lucky African orphan, who despite being born in abject slavery, rose to become a leading light of the early…

Feb 18, 2024 •

The Fall by Gilly Macmillan and some thoughts about escalating tension

The Craft Review #2 A warming chiller for a wintery day...

Jan 21, 2024 •

The Christmas Guest by Peter Swanson

The Craft Review #1 "I am living in a GOTHIC THRILLER, after all."

Dec 17, 2023 •

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