About this episode

In this episode, Tom Towslee discusses his transition from journalism to writing crime fiction and shares insights on character creation and book marketing.

In Episode 241 of Meet the Thriller Author, I talk with crime and suspense author Tom Towslee about his journey from newspaper reporter and political communications director to novelist. We discuss his latest thriller, Finding Lexi Divine, creating morally complex characters, the influence of journalism on his writing, his approach to plotting, and practical advice for aspiring authors. Tom also shares insights into marketing books and his interest in adapting his novels for the screen.

People in this episode

Host: Alan Petersen

Guest: Tom Towslee

Topics covered

• crime fiction
• journalism
• writing advice
• character development
• book marketing
• novel adaptation

Keywords

• crime fiction
• journalism
• writing
• thriller
• character development
• book marketing
• novelist

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Finding Lexi Divine

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