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I was taught to write about what I know. Have you been a detective? If not , why chose this setting?

Patrick Kanouse I've always taken that advice pretty liberally. I've never been a detective, so instead, I try to imagine what it is to be a detective and really focus on getting reactions, motivations, and the character right from what I know.

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