Writing
Publishers Weekly – Lisa Unger Shares Her Writing Lessons
After writing 20 novels, I share with Publishers Weekly “Soapbox” what I’ve learned along the way. Publishing is a tough business with lots of highs and lows. But guess what I do on good days and bad… read on to find out!
Read MoreCo-President of International Thriller Writers
Some big news to share! I am excited to announce that I am the new International Thriller Writers Organization (ITW) co-president along with Gregg Hurwitz! This is such an important organization. And it’s an honor and pleasure to serve this tremendous community of writers. ITW supports and celebrates long-time authors in their careers, while it…
Read MoreHow Writing Thrillers Helps Me Deal With Darkness
I’ll happily pay for your pumpkin frap while I ponder death… In this very personal essay, I talk to Good Housekeeping about why I write thrillers. Read The Article.
Read MoreWriter’s Digest – Productive Procrastination for Writers
In Writer’s Digest this week, I take a look at what I like to call “productive procrastination” — all the things we writers do that keep us from the page, but which are really just the scenic route back to it. Read it now.
Read MoreITW Thriller Awards Nominee — Confessions on the 7:45
What a thrill! CONFESSIONS ON THE 7:45 has been nominated for the 2021 ITW Thriller Award for Best Hardcover Novel. Honored to share the category with fellow nominees Ivy Pochada, S.A. Cosby, Joe Ide and Richard Osman. Congrats to all! The International Thriller Writers have announced the finalists for this year’s Thriller Awards. The winners will be…
Read MoreAudie Awards Finalist
Exciting news to share! CONFESSIONS ON THE 7:45 is a finalist for the 2021 Audie Award for best mystery! I’m thrilled and honored. Congrats to fellow nominees Michael Connelly, Walter Mosley, Lucy Foley and Darynda Jones. See you at the virtual gala. The Audio Publishers Association has announced its finalists, in 25 categories, for the…
Read MoreCONFESSIONS ON THE 7:45 is an Indie Next Pick!
CONFESSIONS ON THE 7:45 is an Indie Next List Pick for October 2020! I am so thankful to all of the independent booksellers who nominated the book. It is truly an honor! For those who are not familiar with the Indie Next List, here is a quick overview: Every month, independent booksellers who belong…
Read MoreThe Stranger Inside – Trade Paperback
THE STRANGER INSIDE is now available in trade paperback. This stunning edition looks and feels fantastic, and it also includes a readers guide for book club discussions and an excerpt from CONFESSIONS ON THE 7:45. Thanks so much to the amazing team at Park Row Books/HarperCollins and my awesome editor Erika Imranyi for another gorgeous…
Read MoreStaying Centered During a Strange Time
I’ve been thinking about how I can help my readers, my writer pals, and booksellers during these days of isolation and uncertainty. I have come up with a few ideas. Here we go: Readers A lot of my author pals have had to cancel their book tours this season. Obviously, in the scheme of…
Read MoreNew Year’s Resolutions for Writers
I’m not a fan of “New Year’s Resolutions.” There’s almost a kind of implied mockery in the phrase, like – oh, sure, try to make some changes and see what happens. Meanwhile, every day is actually the start of a new year. So, if habits are holding you back, and there are things you wish…
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