KN Magazine: Articles
Drop the Pen! What Every Writer Should Know About Real Police Work: Garrity Warning
An essential guide for crime and thriller writers explaining the Garrity Warning, how it differs from Miranda, and how understanding real police procedure can raise the stakes, realism, and dramatic tension in crime fiction and true crime narratives.
Writing Fiction, or Non-fiction, Research is Key
Research is essential for both fiction and non-fiction writing. In this post, I share how research shaped my historical fiction, including uncovering surprising facts about Thomas Edison, Josephine Baker, and the antisemitism of Henry Ford and Charles Lindbergh. The value of thorough research extends to non-fiction too, as I reflect on the extensive research behind my true crime book American Ripper.
But It Really Happened
Many fiction stories are rooted in unbelievable but true events. This post explores how real-life crimes inspire crime fiction and how writers transform fact into compelling fiction while walking the line between truth and creativity.
Truth Meter for Murder: The Interview
Explore the complexities of truth, memory, and the interview process in true crime storytelling. This article delves into the case of Krystal Riordan, examining her role in a horrific murder and the nuanced truth revealed through interviews and personal reflection.
Fact to Fiction: Turning Real Crime into Story
What happens when a real-life crime haunts a writer? Learn how journalist-turned-author Anne Davigo transformed decades-old criminal cases into the gripping thriller Bakersfield Boys Club—and the legal, emotional, and structural decisions behind the story.
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