The February chapter meeting features award-winning author, Tim Maleeny, when he discusses Adding Humor to Your Story and How Humor Impacts Dialogue, Characters and More

Writing humorous stories with suspense and surprise twists is a serious business. As an author, you might be wondering about the relationship between humor and suspense. It turns out there is a direct correlation between laughter and surprise, so humor can add dimension to your characters, accelerate pacing, and keep readers guessing. Writing humor requires a keen eye for editing, pacing, character development, and plotting—all the ingredients for a great story mixed into an unpredictable recipe.  

From I Love Lucy to The Maltese Falcon, we’ll explore the connections between comedy and drama and discuss how finding the right balance keeps readers turning the pages.

ABOUT TIM MALEENY.
Tim  is the award-winning author of six novels, including Hanging The Devil, a global art heist that won the 2024 Silver Falchion Award for Best Action Adventure novel. Hanging The Devil also received a starred review from Library Journal for its “relentlessly fast-paced plot and delightful dry humor”.  He has also won the Macavity Award, The Lefty Award for Best Humorous Mystery, and Foreword Magazine’s Book of the Year. His acclaimed novels also include the highly praised Boxing the Octopus and Stealing the Dragon.