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Shop Talk: Kellye Garrett Finds a Character, Finds a Murder, and Starts Filling up the Notebooks

Shop Talk: Kellye Garrett Finds a Character, Finds a Murder, and Starts Filling up the Notebooks

Crime writers talking craft, routine, and finding the perfect twist.

By Eli Cranor | April 7, 2022

Shop Talk: David Heska Wanbli Weiden Takes His Craft Seriously and His Coffee Very Strong

Shop Talk: David Heska Wanbli Weiden Takes His Craft Seriously and His Coffee Very Strong

Crime writers talking writing routines, research, putting in the work, and keeping caffeine levels strong.

By Eli Cranor | March 3, 2022

Shop Talk: Laura Lippman Is a Morning Writer (But the Walk Comes First)

Shop Talk: Laura Lippman Is a Morning Writer (But the Walk Comes First)

Crime writers talking routine, exercise, posture, and making sure you can punch the keys hard enough.

By Eli Cranor | February 3, 2022

Shop Talk: Peter Swanson on Why He'll Never Outline a Mystery Novel Again

Shop Talk: Peter Swanson on Why He'll Never Outline a Mystery Novel Again

Crime writers talking writing routines, structure, coffee, and film scores playing in the background.

By Eli Cranor | January 6, 2022

Shop Talk: Alex Segura Is Always Writing, Even When He's Not

Shop Talk: Alex Segura Is Always Writing, Even When He's Not

Crime writers talking routine, revision, and knocking out fifteen good minutes while the kids are napping.

By Eli Cranor | December 2, 2021

Shop Talk: Rachel Howzell Hall Writes Longhand, Loves Office Supplies, and Has One Magical Story About a Lost Manuscript

Shop Talk: Rachel Howzell Hall Writes Longhand, Loves Office Supplies, and Has One Magical Story About a Lost Manuscript

Crime writers on routine, color coding, and why you should always take your manuscript inside with you.

By Eli Cranor | November 11, 2021

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By Eli Cranor | October 28, 2021

Shop Talk: S.A. Cosby Is Late to This Interview and It's Because of Some Dead Bodies

By Eli Cranor | October 14, 2021

Shop Talk: John Vercher on Improvising Novels, Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, and Finding the Beats

By Eli Cranor | September 16, 2021

Shop Talk: Steph Cha Writes Yelp Reviews, Works Jigsaw Puzzles, and Always Has a Blanket

Shop Talk: Steph Cha Writes Yelp Reviews, Works Jigsaw Puzzles, and Always Has a Blanket

Crime writers talk routine, craft, and looking forward to lunch.

By Eli Cranor | August 12, 2021

Shop Talk: Jordan Harper Pulls Down the Blinds, Turns Up the Heat, and Writes Novels on Hotel Stationery

Shop Talk: Jordan Harper Pulls Down the Blinds, Turns Up the Heat, and Writes Novels on Hotel Stationery

Crime writers discuss cold brew coffee and riding the tiger.

By Eli Cranor | July 15, 2021

Shop Talk: Ace Atkins Writes on a 40-Year Old Keyboard and Doesn’t Believe in Word Counts

Shop Talk: Ace Atkins Writes on a 40-Year Old Keyboard and Doesn’t Believe in Word Counts

Crime writers talking writing routines, long walks, and good coffee.

By Eli Cranor | June 10, 2021

Shop Talk: Megan Abbott Drinks Two Diet Cokes, Makes Weird Choices, and Keeps on Writing

Shop Talk: Megan Abbott Drinks Two Diet Cokes, Makes Weird Choices, and Keeps on Writing

Crime writers talking novels, scripts, and tchotchkes

By Eli Cranor | May 20, 2021

Shop Talk: Stephen Mack Jones Writes with Godzilla at His Side

Shop Talk: Stephen Mack Jones Writes with Godzilla at His Side

Writers talk writing craft, unreliable laptops, and Detroit techno.

By Eli Cranor | May 7, 2021

Shop Talk: William Boyle on Writing Crime Novels at 5 AM on a Casino Laptop

Shop Talk: William Boyle on Writing Crime Novels at 5 AM on a Casino Laptop

Writers talk craft, coffee, and the all-important writing routine.

By Eli Cranor | April 15, 2021

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