“It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.” -George Orwell, 1984 Since George Orwell wrote 1984 in 1949, readers have become understandably obsessed with the dystopian genre. To me, what draws most readers into a dystopian world is actually the sense that it is not so different than our own, that […]
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Writing the book is the easy part. The challenge lies in everything that comes after. When I completed Legacy’s manuscript in May 2014, it was the most pages, the first book, I’d ever written. I had never taken a course on creative writing, and most of what I knew about writing came from my own […]
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With the Legacy series finally complete, I’ve been thinking a lot about what’s next for Ellery Kane. In the last two months, I completed the MasterClass: James Patterson Teaches Writing. I’ve always been a fan of Patterson’s work and have read many of his books, including most of the Alex Cross series. His short, snappy […]
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Are you a good guy or a bad guy? A hero or a villain? If you’re like most, you look in the mirror and see a pretty good guy or gal staring back at you. After all, everyone is the hero of their own story. But, I recently discovered a fascinating article by Caroline Kaufman, Psy.D. […]
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“Since I stopped taking Emovere, it’s the same dream every night. But it’s not just a dream. It’s also a memory. I’m six years old again, and everything is red. His voice is razor wire. Hers is a bleating lamb. Together, they make the music of my own private hell.” Just when you thought the […]
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“There is no real ending. It’s just the place where you stop the story.” –Frank Herbert Be they real-life or fiction, endings are hard, and I’ve had endings on my brain lately. Revelation, the final book in the Legacy series, was the toughest yet to write. For an author, it’s easy to create drama, to […]
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Hello readers, I am thrilled to share with you that the final book in the Legacy Trilogy, Revelation, is now available in paperback and e-book! As its title suggests, Revelation promises to reveal all that is unknown. It can be purchased at the links below or by visiting my website at ellerykane.com. I hope you […]
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As he spoke, his hands were docile, folded, and resting on his thighs like two lap dogs. But it was impossible to forget those hands had another life—a past life—when they were vicious and untamed. Those hands were capable of devastation. Once, they were merciless. Once, they were red with blood. Once, they had killed. […]
KEEP ON READING I am beyond thrilled to announce that Revelation, the third book in the Legacy Trilogy, is coming in January 2016. Like its title suggests, Revelation promises to reveal all that is unknown. Today, I’m sharing a sneak peek at the cover, designed by the awesome, Giovanni Auriemma, and a snippet from the back. If you’d […]
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One of my first and most important lessons learned as a forensic psychologist came during my internship, where I evaluated children and families, answering questions regarding the termination of parental rights and parenting capacity. My supervisor began every interview exactly the same way. “Tell me how it is that you came to be here today.” […]
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Q: What advice would you offer to young aspiring writers, who long to live a success story like your own? Veronica Roth: One piece of advice I have is: Want something else more than success. Success is a lovely thing, but your desire to say something, your worth, and your identity shouldn’t rely on it, […]
KEEP ON READING Voyeur: Someone who enjoys learning about the private details of other people’s lives, especially unpleasant or shocking details. Psychologists are professional voyeurs. Especially forensic psychologists. Within minutes of meeting an evaluee, I am asking—no, I am expecting—them to let the light touch the darkest corners of themselves. Sometimes, that means uttering stories they haven’t spoken […]
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