Sometimes readers ask me what it’s like to be a psychological thriller author. I often joke that thriller authors are a little crazy, that each new book is like a descent into madness, and the only way to make it through is to stay one step ahead of our characters.

That means always being on the lookout for new ideas, new plot twists, and new ways to keep readers guessing. It’s the only way to keep churning out books that explore the darkest depths of human nature, right?
Well, I think the truth lies somewhere between that image of the crazed writer and reality.

Writing a novel is hard work. It takes time and a lot of effort. But it’s not a descent into madness. In fact, it can be a lot of fun.