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Kevin O'Brien

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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鈥辞谤别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 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鈥辞谤别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 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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Kevin O'brien answered Jupiter's question: Out of all of your books, which one did you enjoy writing the most? And!!! Do you read your own books after they have been published? Fun question, Jupiter! Corny as it sounds to pick my current book, I really enjoyed writing THE ENEMY AT HOME, because I'd wanted to write that story for years and I had fun doing the research. When I write a book I usually read and re-read it so man See Full Answer
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