I just finished a BBC Maestro Class given by Harlan Coben. His books are fast-paced thrillers!
A few takeaways from his class:
FIRST: He said he would like to be acknowledged when we write and publish our story. I want to fulfill this commitment.
Thank you Harlan Coben! I appreciate you sharing your writing process and tips and for believing in me.
SECOND: Harlan advises aspiring writers to NOT tell people about your story. The only way for your story to be told is if you write it out. I have found this to be really great advice.
He shares lots of other tips, but you will have to take the class to learn them.
Tell No One was the first Coben book I ever read. I was in a book club and someone suggested we read this book with our spouses. I bought the book and told my husband the plan, that I would read it aloud each night. (This was before Netflix/Youtube/Social Media.) He warned and told me not to be offended if he fell asleep while I read. I proceeded to read the first chapter and we both were hooked! The next day, I had some free time while our small children were napping and I thought- I would just read a few pages- but I could not find the book! When my husband got home from work- he admitted he had hidden the book because he didn't want me to read without him! It was such a fun experience and we have enjoyed reading several of Coben's other books.
Once I read a review that said, "The only feasible reason to put this book down- was to go and lock your door." And I agree!
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