THE TRIAL OF THE CENTURY

by KJ Howe  There is no drama like courtroom drama. High stakes, aggressive arguments, forensic evidence, and the riveting uncertainty of what the verdict will be. What’s not to love?  The American legal system has produced some of the most compelling trials in history. But which...

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WE ROGUES ARE THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE …

Lisa Black is a finalist for the inaugural Sue Grafton Memorial Award Lisa's mystery, PERISH, is a nailbiting journey to the dark side of justice as forensic expert Maggie Gardiner discovers troubling new details about her colleague Jack Renner, a homicide detective with a brutal approach to law...

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SPY SCHOOL: Or Things You Can Learn From the Ex-CIA Guy

by Chris GoffGadgets and info every spy needs to have.I have a confession to make—my husband Wes, a wonderful guy who is my biggest supporter, has begun amassing "spy tools" and "spy tips." Ever since I started writing the Raisa Jordan thrillers, he started following the exploits of a former CIA...

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TOP TEN STUPID COP MISTAKES (IN FICTION)

by ROBIN BURCELLYou can never have too many handcuff keys.How do you make the police procedure in your mysteries or thrillers seem authentic? Below are some of the mistakes and overused tropes I’ve seen in books that usually pull me out of a story. The good news is that not everyone who reads...

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Thrill Kill

Leopold in jailby Lisa Black       Most all adults know the basics of the original wilding-teens thrill-killing: Nathan Leopold, 19, and Richard Loeb, 18, enticed and then murdered acquaintance Bobby Franks, 14, in 1924. No less than Clarence Darrow defended Loeb, and managed to...

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Rogue Women January Roundup

Rogue Women Roundup!We're starting a new monthly RWW Roundup for those who like to binge read their blogs! Here's what the Rogue Women Writers talked about, researched and discussed in January:It's a new year and the Rogues discussed organizing tips and book suggestions. Jamie talked converting a...

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A Brilliant Woman — but who knew?

….by Karna Small Bodman Today I want to tell you the story of a brilliant scientist who, for decades, was recognized only for her beauty, not her intellect. But  first I want to let you know that one of our own talented Rogues, August Thomas, author of a terrific debut thriller, Liar's...

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