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Lisa Towles Crime Novelist

Lisa Towles Crime Novelist

A monthly newsletter for readers, writers, and anyone who loves books — exploring the interior life of writing with truth, courage, and depth.

There's a coffeeshop in my neighborhood that's a portal to a secret underworld. Follow me, I'll show you.

May 9, 2026

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2 min read

There's a coffeeshop in my neighborhood that's a portal to a secret underworld. Follow me, I'll show you.

Every writer has a portal. Where's yours?

Lisa Towles
Lisa Towles
The loneliest thing I've ever done was also the thing that built everything.

Apr 11, 2026

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6 min read

The loneliest thing I've ever done was also the thing that built everything.

No map. No mentor. No community. Just me and the work.

Lisa Towles
Lisa Towles
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy

Mar 11, 2026

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5 min read

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy

Does your writing still feel like play? Or has the business side of creativity swallowed it whole?

Lisa Towles
Lisa Towles
What happens when the ice finally breaks?

Feb 11, 2026

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5 min read

What happens when the ice finally breaks?

Ice has no conscience. A cold conspirator, it freezes evidence and truth, locking away what we're not ready to face. But eventually...

Lisa Towles
Lisa Towles

Lisa Towles Crime Novelist

A monthly newsletter for readers, writers, and anyone who loves books — exploring the interior life of writing with truth, courage, and depth.

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