Inside My Mind: A Crime Thriller Writer's Introduction


A warm and bloody welcome to my little world corner of the internet- where crime meets creativity and thriller takes shape. If you're like me and love mysteries, psychological twists, and the adrenaline rush of a well-crafted crime story, you're in the right place.

 

WHO AM I?

 I am a writer and published author of crime thriller books from Namibia. My deep passion for crime writing runs deeper than my love for a chocolate cake. I am fascinated with crime fiction and a sucker for a bloody murder case and it goes beyond just reading and writing- I have four to five unfinished manuscripts and a mini library packed with crime fiction books. My favourite author is Patricia Cornwell. I adore and am a geek for the way she writes her stories- so detailed and so thorough. 

My writing journey started in my first year of University when I picked up The Rosary Girls by Richard Montanari. This book would later open the door for me into the crime thriller world. I love dissecting the psychology behind the motives, understanding investigative procedures, and exploring the blurred lines between justice and morality.  There’s a certain joy and fulfilment about crafting a crime thriller filled with tension, the puzzles and the unpredictability. Maybe it's the challenge of crafting a case readers can solve- or maybe it’s my love for suspense. Oh, and fun fact: My search history is definitely suspicious and that scares me sometimes.


This was me for a TV interview last year 2024. It was an awesome experience talking about my published works. The Heist was my first publication, released in 2019.

      

Why this Blog? 

I created this blog to share my creative journey with the world. Honestly, it’s for me to stop being a wimp and finally expose myself. A writer like myself, I would say I am an introvert. I love to write but am stricken with fear of people reading my stories. I know! That dampens the narrative of writing and selling the story. Here we are, a blog to expose me and pull you into my writing journey, explore the world of crime fiction, and connect with readers and fellow writers who love this genre as much as I do. Expect posts on:

  • The behind-the-scenes process of crafting crime thrillers
  • The fantastic research that goes into making mystery feel real
  • Writing tips, plot twists and psychology of criminals and investigations

 

So whether you're a fellow writer, a crime fiction enthusiast or someone who loves a good mystery, I hope you’ll find something here. 

Let’s talk Crime, (Fiction, of course!)

 

Feel free to drop in and share your favourite crime thriller books and favourite authors. Let’s chat- drop a comment and let’s unravel the genre together.

 

Welcome to my mind- you’ve been warned. Inside My Mind: 



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