Jodie Renner — a respected editor, and author of several great how-to books on writing — is a regular contributor to the prestigious group blog “The Kill Zone,” an online hangout for prominent mystery and thriller writers (and readers). Recently, Jodie invited me to submit a guest post.
Titled “‘Preachiness’ in Novels: How to Present Controversial Ideas in Fiction,” I challenge the conventional advice (spread by many genre gurus) that writers should avoid discussing politics, religion, or other “divisive” topics in popular fiction. And I use my own thrillers as examples of how a writer might approach the presentation of controversial ideas in popular genres. Enjoy.
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