Warning Signs

By Colby Marshall - November 9, 2011

You know you're a thriller writer when... Read more »

Where Did I Put Those Oxygen Tanks Again?

By Colby Marshall - October 17, 2011

So, the first draft is finished. What now? *cue the theme from Jaws* Just when you thought it was safe to go back to your laptop...it's time for...revision. It's a word that strikes fear into the hearts of writers everywhere. It can make even the most confident, veteran author break out into a cold sweat. But revise we must, because as every writer has learned the truth somewhere along the way: you can't write solid gold the first time. Read more »

Celebrate Good Time, Come On!

By Colby Marshall - October 7, 2011

**drumroll,please** Over 50 viewings of The Taking of Pelham 123, Twenty or more boxes of Ice Breakers Mints, 5 months, 98,000 words... Read more »

Thrillers, A History

By Colby Marshall - September 30, 2011

This writing about writing thing is a new adventure for me, so I've found myself a bit lost as to what to tackle first. The more I thought about where to go next, the more I decided to tell you a little bit about what sort of thrillers I'm attracted to most. Read more »

Glitter and Gore

By Colby Marshall - September 19, 2011

Most people who know me in person weren't shocked to see me at the theatre last weekend wearing my latest find: a pair of fluffy, white boots, style name, "Fluff Mommas." After all, some of my friends joke that I sweat glitter and own more pink than Elle Woods and Barbie combined. This would also be why some are surprised to find out that I don't write chick-lit or read Confessions of a Shopaholic. Nope. Not me. Most of what I read and write has at least one dead body in the first five pages and another blood spatter or eight in the next twenty. Read more »