Blog Posts, Short Stories and More
Tommy’s Christmas [FREE Christmas Short Story]
It’s the day before Christmas and eight-year old Tommy is up to nothing but mischief – find out why in this delightful Christmas story by
What Thrills a Thriller Writer?
People want to know what entertains a thriller writer. One question I get asked all the time is What do you watch on TV? What
Stolen Lives – A Short Story [FREE DOWNLOAD]
An exclusive short story (it’s a thriller) for fans and subscribers of Jeff Buick. Stuff happens when you’re a single parent focused on raising your
What I read when I was a kid
Kidnapping, murder, tense moments, cliff hangers – it’s kind of second nature to me. I grew up with kid-size thrillers. I feasted on The Hardy
The Story Blender Interview with Steven James
Steven James is a national bestselling novelist and critically acclaimed storyteller who interviews author Jeff Buick about the secrets of storytelling
Research, research, research
Hey, it’s fiction, what does it matter if you get the details straight? Oh, trust me, it matters. I’ve been roasted by readers over seemingly
A Cat on the Curtain
For quite a few years, I was a single dad raising kids. I was the cat on the curtain. My life was beyond hectic. I
We’re going AUDIO!
Introducing Craig Kolkebeck, the newest team member and the voice of Bobby Greco. Well, Craig’s actually all the characters in the book, as all your
Setting the Tone
Characters, narrative, dialogue, plot and setting – the key elements in a thriller. Let’s look at one of them. The edge of the clearing was
