The Accidental Detective is back, seeking out murder in the Pacific Northwest! Retired Chief Petty Officer Isaac Shepherd once again joins his old partner and friend, NCIS Special Agent Abraham Gray, as they race to identify and stop one of the most brutal killers they've ever faced! "Lionfish" arrives in paperback and ebook format on … Continue reading The Accidental Detective Returns
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The Accidental Detective is Back!
The Accidental Detective is back, seeking out murder in the Pacific Northwest! Retired Chief Petty Officer Isaac Shepherd once again joins his old partner and friend, NCIS Special Agent Abraham Gray, as they race to identify and stop one of the most brutal killers they've ever faced! "Lionfish" arrives in paperback and ebook format on … Continue reading The Accidental Detective is Back!
On the Waterfront – Leapfrog!
(Pensacola, Florida; Feb. 17, 2023) – I haven't played leapfrog since I was about four feet shorter than I am now; that is to say, since I was rather little. Imagine my surprise in 2010 at finding myself in a game of leapfrog, but one played with thousand-ton warships instead of schoolmates on the playground! … Continue reading On the Waterfront – Leapfrog!
An excerpt from ‘Lionfish,’ coming next April from mystery writer Nathanael Miller!
The Accidental Detective is on the case, even though the Pacific Northwest can be a dangerous place! A brief excerpt from "Lionfish," the exciting new novel coming in April of 2023! __________________________________ “William, you have to call the police—!” Isaac found them spinning slightly as he managed to get the words out. Smith’s face exploded. … Continue reading An excerpt from ‘Lionfish,’ coming next April from mystery writer Nathanael Miller!
On the Waterfront – Thanksgiving in Jolly Old England!
(Pensacola, Florida; Nov. 23, 2022) – I became a Yeoman (an admin clerk) when I enlisted in the Navy. I didn't know what I really wanted to do long-term, but every command has administrative personnel, so what better rate to choose in order to actually see the Navy and figure out my ultimate path? The … Continue reading On the Waterfront – Thanksgiving in Jolly Old England!
Sparks1524 Video – 100!
NEW VIDEO!! This is IT! The 100th episode of Sparks1524! Take a moment to see how it all began, and then join me for a brief discussion about the future plans I and my crack staff of one (me!) have in store! Let's celebrate this small, but significant, milestone! https://youtu.be/2QhHSaa1ltk #nathanaelmiller, #sparks1524, #video, #justmythoughts, #travellog, … Continue reading Sparks1524 Video – 100!
Adventure Makes a GREAT Holiday Gift!
The adventures of the Accidental Detective are on sale NOW!! Available in paperback and ebook format, look for the following exciting mysteries by Nathanael Miller: -Proud Lion -The Norfolk Murders -And So It Begins #nathanaelmiller, #sparks1524, #accidentaldetective, #novel, #novelist, #mystery, #murdermystery, #isaacshepherd, #abrahamgray, #book, #holiday, #gift,
The Writer’s Craft – Killing it with the Perfect Villain, Part 7—Bonus! Introductions
(Pensacola, Florida; Oct. 28, 2022,) – BONUS! Score! You’ve just stumbled on the bonus seventh part of my six-part series about slaying your audience with the perfect villain! We’ve discussed five factors you need to keep in mind when creating a villain: Characterization Motivations Thematic Opposition Credibility (the villain has to win once in a … Continue reading The Writer’s Craft – Killing it with the Perfect Villain, Part 7—Bonus! Introductions
The Writer’s Craft – Killing it with the Perfect Villain, Part 5—The Villain Has to Win Occasionally
(Pensacola, Florida; Sept. 23, 2022,) – The villain has to win, at least occasionally. Creating the perfect villain requires writers to develop them as multifaceted characters with clear motivations, characters who stand in thematic (if not overt) opposition to the hero, but it also requires something else. The villain has to win (at least occasionally) … Continue reading The Writer’s Craft – Killing it with the Perfect Villain, Part 5—The Villain Has to Win Occasionally
The Writer’s Craft – Killing it with the Perfect Villain, Part 4—Thematic Opposition
(Pensacola, Florida; Sept. 16, 2022,) – Killing it with the perfect villain is not an overly difficult challenge, but it does require one to ensure several factors are taken into account when building the character. This series has so far looked at two of the five things I believe make a great villain: characterization and … Continue reading The Writer’s Craft – Killing it with the Perfect Villain, Part 4—Thematic Opposition
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