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DP Lyle
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THE CRIME FICTION WRITER'S BLOG
(Older posts are archived on the previous version of this Blog HERE)


Common Questions Asked By Aspiring Authors
How many times have you said—or heard someone else say—I want to write a book? It’s a common desire, almost universal, and a lofty, but...
D. P. Lyle
2 days ago1 min read
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New on Outliers Get To Know Best-selling Author and Outlier Hank Phillippi Ryan
Author Hank Phillippi Ryan Join Kathleen Antrim and DP Lyle for a conversation with best-selling author and Outlier Hank Phillippi Ryan...
D. P. Lyle
6 days ago1 min read
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Outliers Novel Writing for Medical and Legal Professionals
Outliers Novel Writing for Medical and Legal Professionals Three Weekly two-hour ZOOM classes October 15, October 22, and October 29,...
D. P. Lyle
Jul 141 min read
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New on Outliers CRIMINAL MISCHIEF: Episode 71: Kathy Kleiner Rubin: Surviving Ted Bundy
A LIGHT IN THE DARK Join DP Lyle and Katherine Ramsland for an enlightening and chilling interview with Kathy Kleiner Rubin who survived...
D. P. Lyle
Jul 81 min read
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New on the Outliers YouTube Channel and Podcast Series: CRIMINAL MISCHIEF: Episode 70; Former FBI Special Agent and Behavioral Assessment Expert Mark Safarik
Mark Safarik Join DP Lyle and Katherine Ramsland in conversation with Behavioral Assessment Expert Mark Safarik WATCH: Outliers YouTube...
D. P. Lyle
Jul 13 min read
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New on the Outliers YouTube Channel and Podcast Series: Get To Know Best-selling Author Kaira Rouda
Author Kaira Rouda Join Kathleen Antrim and DP Lyle for a conversation with best-selling author Kaira Rouda on the Outlier's YouTube...
D. P. Lyle
Jun 271 min read
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New on the Outliers YouTube Channel and Podcast Series: Criminal Mischief: Episode 69: AFTER ESCOBAR
AFTER ESCOBAR Join DP Lyle for a discussion of AFTER ESCOBAR with Authors Jessica Balboni and ex-DEA Special Agents Chris Feistl and Dave...
D. P. Lyle
Jun 263 min read
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New on the Outliers YouTube Channel and Podcast Series: Get To Know Best-selling Author Liv Constatine
Author Liv Constantine Join Kathleen Antrim and DP Lyle for a conversation with best-selling author Liv Constatine on the Outlier's...
D. P. Lyle
Jun 91 min read
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New on Criminal Mischief: Episode #68: Weapons in Crime Fiction with Chris Grall
Drs. Katherine Ramsland and DP Lyle discuss weapons and their proper usage in crime fiction with expert Chris Grall and discuss his new...
D. P. Lyle
May 281 min read
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New on the Outliers YouTube Channel: Get To Know Author Tori Eldridge
Author Tori Eldridge Join Kathleen Antrim and DP Lyle for a conversation with best-selling author Tori Eldridge on the Outlier's YouTube...
D. P. Lyle
May 271 min read
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Four Jake Longly Comedic Thrillers are Kindle Deals This Month
DEEP SIX (Jake Longly #1) is a Kindle Monthly Deal for April Only $1.99 https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Six-Jake-Longly-Book-ebook/dp/B01BGHU...
D. P. Lyle
Apr 134 min read
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New on the Outliers YouTube Channel: Get To Know Best-Selling Author Heather Graham
Best-selling author Heather Graham Join Kathleen Antrim and DP Lyle for a conversation with Best-Selling Author Heather Graham on the...
D. P. Lyle
Apr 82 min read
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New on the Outliers YouTube Channel: Get To Know Best-selling Author Tess Gerritsen
Author Tess Gerritsen Suspense Magazine’s Radio Podcast guest host Tracey Devlyn sat down with New York Times bestselling author Tess...
D. P. Lyle
Mar 191 min read
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New on the Outliers YouTube Channel: Get To Know Best-selling Author Mark Greaney
Author Mark Greaney Join Kathleen Antrim and DP Lyle for a conversation with Best-selling Author Mark Greaney on the Outlier's YouTube...
D. P. Lyle
Mar 171 min read
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Special Offer for LCC 2025 Attendees
Attending Left Coast Crime 2025? If so, take advantage of this special offer for $200 off the normal Outliers Writing University Online...
D. P. Lyle
Mar 131 min read
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New on Criminal Mischief: Episode #67: Special Guest: True Crime Author Caitlin Rother
Author Caitlin Rother Join DP Lyle and true crime author Caitlin Rother as they discuss her new book BODY PARTS: A serial Killer’s Deadly...
D. P. Lyle
Feb 271 min read
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New on the Outliers YouTube Channel: Get To Know Best-selling Author Sandra Brown
Best-selling Author Sandra Brown Join Kathleen Antrim and DP Lyle for a fun and enlightening conversation with mega-best-selling author...
D. P. Lyle
Feb 261 min read
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New on the Outliers YouTube Channel: Get To Know Best-selling Author Walter Mosley
Author Walter Mosley Want to know where Easy Rawlins’ sidekick Mouse came from? Join DP Lyle for a conversation with best-selling author...
D. P. Lyle
Feb 181 min read
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New on Criminal Mischief: Episode 65: Special Guest: Criminal Defense Attorney and former GA State Legislator McCracken Poston
McCracken Poston, Jr. Join DP Lyle and Katherine Ramsland for a fascinating and humorous interview with Criminal Defense Attorney and...
D. P. Lyle
Feb 141 min read
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New on the Outliers YouTube Channel: Get To Know Best-selling Author Thomas Perry
Author Thomas Perry Join Kathleen Antrim and DP Lyle for a conversation with Best-selling Author Thomas Perry on the Outlier's YouTube...
D. P. Lyle
Feb 131 min read
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