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I don’t like killing people

The opening scene from the movie Saving Private Ryan is horrific. Spielberg meant it to be. It shows the awful truth of war. The viewer

Interview with Clancy Tucker

It was an absolute thrill to be interviewed by Clancy Tucker. Find out the 43 questions he asked me about, everything from what pisses me

Why Murder?

I write three series and all of them involve murder and cops. It happened naturally enough, like osmosis, and wasn’t something I intentionally set out

Tommy’s Christmas [FREE Christmas Short Story]

It’s the day before Christmas and eight-year old Tommy is up to nothing but mischief – find out why in this delightful Christmas story by

What Thrills a Thriller Writer?

People want to know what entertains a thriller writer. One question I get asked all the time is What do you watch on TV? What

Short Story Stolen Lives by Jeff Buick - Thriller Cover

Stolen Lives – A Short Story [FREE DOWNLOAD]

An exclusive short story (it’s a thriller) for fans and subscribers of Jeff Buick. Stuff happens when you’re a single parent focused on raising your

What I read when I was a kid

Kidnapping, murder, tense moments, cliff hangers – it’s kind of second nature to me. I grew up with kid-size thrillers. I feasted on The Hardy

The Story Blender Interview with Steven James

Steven James is a national bestselling novelist and critically acclaimed storyteller who interviews author Jeff Buick about the secrets of storytelling

Research, research, research

Hey, it’s fiction, what does it matter if you get the details straight? Oh, trust me, it matters. I’ve been roasted by readers over seemingly

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