Robert Crais, Val McDermid, Charlaine Harris, and Colin Cotterill on Becoming a Bestseller

Publishing & Author Career • Writing Craft • Writing Life & Creativity
2011
Featuring Charlaine Harris, Colin Cotterill, Robert Crais, Val McDermid

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Robert Crais, Val McDermid, Charlaine Harris, and Colin Cotterill reflect on their journeys as bestselling authors, sharing insights into their writing lives, creative growth, and the experiences that shaped their careers.

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