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7 Agatha Christie-Inspired Rules for Authors author's rules bestselling author mystery author writer's life Sep 15, 2025

Happy birthday to Agatha Christie!

Dame Agatha Christie, known for her mystery novels and the now-iconic detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, enjoys ongoing status as the world's best-selling author — despite having passed away over 50 years ago. 

Christie's habits have much to teach writers about both the craft and the career of a successful wr...

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I'm Valerie Peterson

Author, Journalist, Book Publishing Pro & Educator, NYC resident

I spent decades in traditional book publishing houses and reporting about the industry for a digital media giant. In addition to being bookish, I'm TVish, mystery-ish, filmish, foodish & wine-y.

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