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Kevin O'Brien I read that they filmed IN COLD BLOOD in all the actual locations in Kansas (including the murder house) were the crimes occurred, and I wondered what…moreI read that they filmed IN COLD BLOOD in all the actual locations in Kansas (including the murder house) were the crimes occurred, and I wondered what that was like for the actors and crew. So--I invented a murder in Seattle of a famous actress in 1970 (some Sharon Tate influence here) and set the story today with a film company shooting at all the real locales. It seems the set is cursed, because people involved on the film shoot start dying. My heroine works in a food truck catering the production. I had a fun time writing this, because I got to combine my love for movies, The Food Network, and flashed back to 1970. NO ONE NEEDS TO KNOW hits bookstores and ebook venues on July 28th. I hope you'll check it out.(less)

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Kevin, What, in your opinion, makes a good psychological thriller? What elements are used? What advice would you give an amateur writer who's having trouble getting his ideas down on paper? Thanks! Aaron Boutilier

Kevin O'Brien That's a great question, Aaron. I outline everything. When I get an idea for a book, I write it down. Then I just keep building on that idea. I develo…moreThat's a great question, Aaron. I outline everything. When I get an idea for a book, I write it down. Then I just keep building on that idea. I develop characters that will believably work within the framework of that plot--giving them back-stories which will create audience sympathy and move the action forward. The reader has to care about the characters if they're going to get involved in the story. And I have to like the main characters to keep writing. I hope that's some help, Aaron. (less)

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“Unless he suddenly turns out to be a total psycho, he's a keeper”
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May 17, 2023 02:36PM

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Joy wrote: "Hi Kevin, thanks for accepting my invitation to be friends! I've read 2 of your books so far and loved them both."

Thanks so much, Joy! And in the words of the late, great Andrew Gold, "Thank You for Being a Friend!" - Kevin

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Hi Kevin, thanks for accepting my invitation to be friends! I've read 2 of your books so far and loved them both.

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