Mark Salamon
@marksalamon.bsky.social
Psychological thrillers.
Author of The Finite Woman and Patron Saint of Revenge.
I write about obsession, consequence, and what people justify.
Author of The Finite Woman and Patron Saint of Revenge.
I write about obsession, consequence, and what people justify.
Dark stormy thoughts on writing villains
February 11, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Dark stormy thoughts on writing villains
It’s easy (for me) to make antagonists with less emotional depth than the protagonist. But it’s a lot less interesting for the reader. An antagonists’ depth and complexity are often what drives them to extreme behavior.
February 5, 2026 at 6:16 PM
It’s easy (for me) to make antagonists with less emotional depth than the protagonist. But it’s a lot less interesting for the reader. An antagonists’ depth and complexity are often what drives them to extreme behavior.
English doesn’t have rules so much as habits it refuses to explain.
If we were lovers we’d for sure need counseling.
If we were lovers we’d for sure need counseling.
February 4, 2026 at 3:49 PM
English doesn’t have rules so much as habits it refuses to explain.
If we were lovers we’d for sure need counseling.
If we were lovers we’d for sure need counseling.
New year and my resolution is to make it to the end. Both the year and my book in progress. Book 1 of a three book series has required more outlining than an emo's eyes.
January 1, 2026 at 8:45 PM
New year and my resolution is to make it to the end. Both the year and my book in progress. Book 1 of a three book series has required more outlining than an emo's eyes.