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Why thrillers?
I’ve always been obsessed with puzzles and psychological tension. Thrillers let me explore the darker corners of the human mind.
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What’s your current release about?
Echoes in the Fog is about a forensic linguist tracking a serial killer who communicates only through riddles. It's a race against time and language.
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What’s your process for writing suspense?
I build tension in layers—secrets, red herrings, twists. I also focus a lot on pacing. Every sentence must earn its place.
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What’s a common misconception about thrillers?
That they’re just action-packed. The best thrillers are psychological—they haunt you long after you’ve finished reading.
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What would you say to someone writing their first mystery?
Know your ending. Then write backwards. If you don’t know the solution, your clues will feel like guesswork.
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What’s your favorite part of plotting a thriller?
The twist. When I find a reveal that surprises even me—I know it’ll shake the reader too.
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How do you keep your readers guessing?
I plant clues in plain sight, then misdirect. I love playing with reader expectations and leading them down the wrong hallway.
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Have you ever scared yourself while writing?
Once or twice! Especially during night writing sessions when I’m deep into the antagonist’s head. It gets eerie.
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Do you plan series or prefer standalones?
I enjoy both, but series allow deeper character evolution. Readers get more invested when the detective grows over time.
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What makes a good villain?
Motivation. They should believe they’re right. The scariest villains aren’t evil—they’re logical in their own twisted way.
