S.J. Rozan interviews Colin Cotterill about the inspirations behind his characters and his experiences teaching in Southeast Asia. Their conversation explores how his background and time abroad influence his writing, character development, and sense of place.
Making Characters That Linger in the Reader’s Mind
Elena Hartwell, Kathleen Cosgrove, Kirsten Marquette, Nikki Wright, Ray Peden, and Sharon Marchisello share techniques for creating characters that linger in a reader’s mind. They explore how motivation, conflict, and emotional truth elevate storytelling.
