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  • Anatomy Of A Thriller Novel

    Anatomy Of A Thriller Novel

    I write thrillers. My first novel, “A Killer Secret” is a psychological thriller with an intimate cast of just three main characters, one of whom is a serial…

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    Jeff Berney

    February 17, 2023

    4 min read

  • The art of creating believable characters in thriller novels.

    The art of creating believable characters in thriller novels.

    Creating strong characters is one of the most important elements of writing a successful thriller. When it comes down to it, people are motivated by three things: fear,…

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    Jeff Berney

    December 28, 2022

    4 min read

  • 2022 KC Holiday Book Gift Guide

    2022 KC Holiday Book Gift Guide

    A collection of 20 great books across 8 genres from Kansas City based authors that make amazing gifts for Christmas and Hanukkah but also for Valentine’s Day, birthdays…

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    Jeff Berney

    December 8, 2022

    4 min read

  • Can a man write a realistic, strong female character?

    Can a man write a realistic, strong female character?

    I admit it. I’m a man. A straight cis man at that. I’m also a novelist who loves writing strong female characters.  Is that possible? Am I deluding…

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    Jeff Berney

    December 3, 2022

    4 min read

  • Why book reviews are more important than you might think.

    Why book reviews are more important than you might think.

    I like to think I’m a fairly normal consumer. I mean, I’m not saying I believe I’m normal. Let’s be honest. I’m a bit of a weirdo. You…

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    Jeff Berney

    November 1, 2022

    4 min read

  • Help stop ebook theft.

    This isn’t a rant about the size of Amazon, its ability to make or break author careers with a single algorithm update or even whether it should be…

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    Jeff Berney

    April 1, 2022

    4 min read

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