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The Detective's Desk

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A community for mystery writers to master clues, twists, and storycraft. Join fellow sleuths and level up your mystery writing.

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3 contributions to The Detective's Desk
What Mystery Book, Show, or Game Inspired You?
What story made you say:“Okay, I need to write mysteries.” It could be a book, a TV show, a movie, or even a video game. Tell us the title and what grabbed you: • the twist • the detective • the vibe • the world • the theme
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What’s the Hardest Part of Writing a Mystery for You?
Every writer gets stuck somewhere—where does mystery writing get tricky for you? Do you struggle with: 🧩 clue placement 🧵 subplots 🎭 red herrings ⏳ pacing 😈 hiding the villain 🧠 detective logic Tell us where you get tangled, and let’s help each other untangle the web.
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Welcome, Sleuths!
Welcome to The Detective’s Desk! Let’s get to know each other. Share a little about yourself: 📝 Your name or pen name 🔍 What kind of mysteries you write (cozy, thriller, YA, noir, historical, etc.) 🕵️‍♂️ Tell us about your detective or protagonist 📚 What you’re currently working on 🎯 What you want to improve or learn here Feel free to drop a fun fact too — your favorite tea, your favorite detective, or the twist that first made you fall in love with mysteries. Pull up a chair and say hi — we’re excited to meet you.
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📝 Your name or pen name: Mary Helen Norris (I write under M.H. Norris) 🔍 What kind of mysteries you write: I write thrillers that are steeped in mythology and folklore. 🕵️‍♂️ Tell us about your detective or protagonist: Dr. Rosella Tassoni is a Forensic Mythologist (she's creating the field) who focuses on cases that are centered on folklore. 📚 What you’re currently working on: I'm working on Rosella's first full-length case, a couple of pilots, and of course this Skool! 🎯 What you want to improve or learn here: I've found over the course of my career that you learn best when working from other writers. I'm excited to get your perspectives on this amazing genre.
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Mary Helen Norris
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@mary-helen-norris-1220
Award-winning mystery writer.

Active 22d ago
Joined Nov 29, 2025