Articles by James Marinero

Learning How To Write Novels
Here are some guidelines to help you along the way writing books. Many writers will say that going on creative writing courses is essential. Maybe. There are alternatives...
Published 10Feb2012, viewed 41 times

Secrets Of The Best Spy Novels
Many of the best thrillers are so-called spy novels. Duplicity, fieldcraft, agent recruitment - these are only some elements of the best in the genre. What are the secrets of the best spy novels?
Published 07Feb2012, viewed 108 times

Why Is Location Research For Thriller And Spy Novels Important?
Good location research, preferably on-the-spot, is essential if an author of spy novels (or other thrillers for that matter) is to capture the feel of a location and write with authority as the story evolves and the atmosphere is created.
Published 01Feb2012, viewed 38 times

Spy Novels Research In Morocco
Why go cruising in North Africa? I sailed this exotic coast whilst researching locations for spy novels. If you are thinking about sailing in the Mediterranean then give a thought to cruising the North African coast. Yes, it has some challenges, but then if you've sailed the Spanish coast and the Balearics, you will know that coast has its challenges too. It is quite different in North Africa.
Published 29Jan2012, viewed 111 times

Espionage Thriller Novels - How Two Classics Founded the Genre
Find out how two early twentieth century espionage thriller novels helped define the thriller novels genre. Their tales exhibit structures and devices in common use by modern novelists. For one of them, the true-life story is stranger than fiction.
Published 21Jan2012, viewed 121 times

Thriller Novels: Where Does The Thrill? Come From
The best thriller novels have supplied tantalising suspense, excitement, and enjoyment to readers since the first beginnings of the genre. Their scope is vast, with many sub-genres. How did the genre start? What are the key elements in a great thriller?
Published 25Jan2012, viewed 114 times

Thriller Novels - Will China Be The Next Big Theme?
Since the end of the Cold War, Al Quaeda has been a gift to thriller novelists, with countless books being written on the topic since 2001.. What will the next 'big theme' be? China - the Chinese navy, China's financial tentacles and industrial might - the author argues persuasively that this will be the next big theme for thriller writers.
Published 23Dec2011, viewed 119 times

Can Writers of Thriller Novels Learn From Film Directors?
Can writers of thriller novels learn from film directors? Pulp Fiction (Quentin Tarantino) has an unusual way of dealing with time (and it's not time travel). Does the unusual timeflow of the plot scenes (apart from the typical title scene peek) affect the viewer's enjoyment, and would it work in print? Although the structure has surely been tried already, this article considers the possibilities and the likely impact for e-readers.
Published 21Dec2011, viewed 53 times

How To Build The Plot When Writing Thriller Novels
How does a techno thriller author (or any thriller author) develop the plot? There are several techniques, ranging from planned, through random option choosing, to intuitively creative. This article describes these and other approaches for developing a plot flow which will hook and intrigue readers of thriller novels.
Published 13Dec2011, viewed 188 times

On Writing - Fact Checking - Does It Matter?
How carefully should writers check their facts. Surprisingly, some best selling authors do not score highly on this scale. Does it affect their readership? The author's views are acerbic, and he has several 'don't read' novels on his bookshelf.
Published 28Oct2011, viewed 86 times

On Writing Thrillers - Science Fiction Or Science Faction?
I'm not going to discuss mainstream literary fiction such as written by j d salinger or F Scott Fitzgerald - I'm discussing thrillers, specifically techno-thrillers. Now, you might think immediately of Tom Clancy, but Patricia Cornwell is also, to me, a techno-thriller author. When I read Cornwell, I believe pretty much everything - she was a real-life medical examiner. To what extent does a writer expect a reader to suspend belief?
Published 16Oct2011, viewed 81 times

A New Generation Of Cyberattack Is Here
Recent research has shown that common but highly secure public/private key cryptographic methods are vulnerable to fault-based attack. That means it is becoming practical to break even strong encryption in real time. This puts everyday security that we take for granted, such as internet banking, at risk. Additionally, chips with deliberately faulty specifications can compound this risk. How?
Published 02Oct2011, viewed 63 times

How Big Is The Israeli Defence Force Navy?
The Israeli Defence Force Navy (IDF Navy) - a brief history (including major sinkings), with an overview of fleet size, and future ships, operational theatres and bases. How capable is the Israeli Navy? Who will fill the power vacuum that the popular revolutions are creating in the Middle East?
Published 28Sep2011, viewed 187 times

All About The First Chinese Aircraft Carrier
China has begun sea trials of her first aircraft carrier of the modern era. 'Shi Lang' is an ex-Russian carrier which has been completely refitted. Other countries in the region have disputes with China over the Spratley and Senkaku Islands. What's the story behind the new carrier? Is this new carrier a threat to them, and how is China's strategic stance changing?
Published 16Sep2011, viewed 141 times

Chinese Internet Attacks
Chinese cyberwarfare organisation and the Golden Shield program; ten thousand 'deep water fishes' worldwide are used for humint, but the stance of China in internet warfare is aggressive and powerful. This article is a overview of the strategic posture and Chinese plans to project power virtually through the internet, but also practically through massive naval growth.
Published 07Sep2011, viewed 244 times

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