A must-have collection of essays on the art and craft of fiction from Mystery Writers of America Grand Master Lawrence BlockFor ten years,New York Timesbestselling crime novelist Lawrence Block drew on the hard-won wisdom he gained creating over one hundred books to write a monthly column forWriter�s Digest.Collected here for the first time are writings that illuminate the tricks of the authorial trade, from creating a fresh story and delivering a powerful ending, to adapting books for the screen and deciding when to make the switch to fulltime writer.Filled with wit and insight,The Liar�s Companionis a must-read for experts, amateurs, and anyone interested in learning to craft great fiction from one of the field�s modern masters.Review�Block is one of the best!� �The Washington PostAbout the AuthorLawrence Block (b. 1938) is a Grand Master of the Mystery Writers of America and an internationally acclaimedNew York Timesbestselling author. His awards include a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Private Eye Writers of America and the Cartier Diamond Dagger Lifetime Achievement Award from the Crime Writers� Association (UK). Although he is best known for his four main mystery series, Block explored a variety of genres, including thrillers and erotica, and developed an early following as a pulp-fiction writer under a number of pseudonyms. Born in Buffalo, New York, Block has three daughters and currently lives with his wife in New York City.Formats : EPUB, MOBI