Fireside Writer is my YouTube channel dedicated to helping crime fiction writers blend commercial appeal with literary quality. Through my "I Want to Write Like..." series, I break down masters like Michael Connelly, Dennis Lehane, and Thomas Harris to extract practical techniques you can use in your own work. As an agented author seeking traditional publication, I share writing craft tips, strategies for overcoming creative challenges, and my real-time publishing journey. This channel is for serious writers who want to understand why certain techniques work and believe crime fiction can be both entertaining and meaningful. Subscribe on youtube and join a community committed to mastering the craft.