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Small peeves . . .

 Armchair_Thriller

I know we've been over this, but it still irritates me with all of the multiple (and excessive) genre labels available, novels that aren't thrillers by any stretch of description turn out labeled as such. I suspect this is done to capture the attention of thriller readers. I get that. But you're taking a huge chance labeling a book a thriller when it's not. This disappoints real thriller readers. I can testify to that personally.

It's okay to call your work a suspense, mystery, cozy mystery, etc. Believe me, serious readers will appreciate accurate genre identifications over manufactured hype to sell a book.

Okay then. Peeve done.

 

Father, help us all to be accurate and honest in our books and their descriptions – and in all things. Apart from you, we can do nothing. In the Name of Jesus, Amen. 

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2 responses to “Small peeves . . .”

  1. BK Jackson Avatar
    BK Jackson

    I’m just curious, how do you view the difference between thriller and suspense? I’m not sure I’ve ever heard anyone make a distinction.

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  2. Nicole Avatar
    Nicole

    Brenda, IMO suspense is lower key. It moves along rather quickly but not nearly as fast and as intensely as a real thriller. There are often little backstories or additional plot lines in suspense novels that slow it down to a “normal” pace. Thrillers move fast, tackle hardcore plot lines, and the tension is often so amped, the small breaks inserted into the story are a welcome relief. It takes a unique writer to write true thrillers. As I said: my opinion/definition. Good example of a thriller: Germ by Robert Liparulo.

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