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Uncanny Interest: Erica Wright on the Allure of Occult and Psychic Mysteries

Uncanny Interest: Erica Wright on the Allure of Occult and Psychic Mysteries

The author of The Museum of Unusual Occurrence unveils why readers love supernatural crime

By Erica Wright | April 8, 2026

8 Classic Retellings for Crime Fiction Fans

8 Classic Retellings for Crime Fiction Fans

Erica Wright on familiar tales and characters, as crime writers have reimagined them.

By Erica Wright | August 6, 2024

The Enduring Appeal of Country Music’s Murder Ballads

The Enduring Appeal of Country Music’s Murder Ballads

Erica Wright on the macabre poetry of country noir.

By Erica Wright | April 20, 2023

In Good Taste: Marilyn Stasio on a Lifetime of Book Reviews

In Good Taste: Marilyn Stasio on a Lifetime of Book Reviews

The legendary critic talks about how she got her start, how crime fiction got taken seriously, and what she's reading now.

By Erica Wright | April 8, 2021

A Crime Writer’s Guide to the Netflix Holiday Romances

A Crime Writer’s Guide to the Netflix Holiday Romances

So you love noir, but you also love cheesy holiday movies with princes and meet-cutes. You're not alone.

By Erica Wright | December 16, 2019

The Perks of Living in a Haunted House

The Perks of Living in a Haunted House

Every writer communes with ghosts. If you can start from childhood, all the better.

By Erica Wright | October 29, 2019

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