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Sarah Hilary's Books

MO: Crimes of Practice
Apr.05.2008
A coroner reveals a body’s tell-tale clues to his students, as he unwittingly dissects his own relationship . . . A breakdown driver turns his roadside routine into a quite different type of pick-up . . . Two creative writing tutors discuss the merits of ‘hardboiled’ versus ‘cosy’ schools of crime writing, while a murderous student points out that it’s really procedure that counts...
The Best of Every Day Fiction
Jan.12.2008
Flash fiction is generally recognized as being fiction under a thousand words - the perfect length for a coffee break - but despite its appeal as a quick read, it is not simplistic. Quite the opposite; it can and should be one of the most demanding literary forms, with a need for perfectly crafted prose, a complete story arc in a tight space, and an immediately engaging hook. The...