Crime and Craft with Romancia Uises

  There is nothing more intriguing and enticing than the genre of crime thrillers. It's a world of mystery, mysticism, complex characters and complex societal issues. It has always been my go-to genre. I can still recall the very first book I picked during my first year at University, Richard Montanari The Rosary Girls- it engrossed me immediately.  It was the enticing plot, characters, twist and the unforgettable villain/serial killer. I did not realize how much that book would impact me and spark my writing journey.   A particular scene from that book remains vividly in my memory. It wasn’t just the thrilling action but the brilliance of the author’s portrayal of the villain and the treatment of his victims.   That piece years later chaperoned my recently completed book Splitting Half- a mystery psychological/crime thriller. In this post, I would like to share why I chose crime thrillers.   1.  The psychological depth fascinates me . Crime thrillers ...

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...