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Eriq La Salle on Storytelling, TV Scripts, and Shifting the Focus of His New Novel

Eriq La Salle on Storytelling, TV Scripts, and Shifting the Focus of His New Novel

John B. Valeri profiles the author of Laws of Solomon, the latest Martyr Maker story

By John B. Valeri | October 14, 2026

Tom Ryan on Nostalgia, Audiences, and Writing Coming-of-Age Crime Capers

Tom Ryan on Nostalgia, Audiences, and Writing Coming-of-Age Crime Capers

John B. Valeri in conversation with the author of Return to Breakneck Island

By John B. Valeri | October 9, 2026

Hank Phillippi Ryan on Endings, Generational Scars, and Secrets in Mysteries

Hank Phillippi Ryan on Endings, Generational Scars, and Secrets in Mysteries

John B. Valeri chats with the author of 'Mother Daughter Sister Stranger'

By John B. Valeri | October 5, 2026

J.T. Ellison on Deception, Duality and Domestic Suspense

J.T. Ellison on Deception, Duality and Domestic Suspense

A wide-ranging conversation with the bestselling author.

By John B. Valeri | September 9, 2026

Rachel Howzell Hall Is Having a Moment.

The crime fiction favorite is breaking out with a new series just as an old one gets new life in reissue.

By John B. Valeri | August 18, 2026

The Rhyme & Reason of Suspense: Lisa Gardner on Her New Standalone, 'You’ll Be Sorry'

The Rhyme & Reason of Suspense: Lisa Gardner on Her New Standalone, 'You’ll Be Sorry'

Catching up with the best-selling author, gothic enthusiast, and self-professed research junkie.

By John B. Valeri | August 14, 2026

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By John B. Valeri | July 20, 2026

Caroline Kepnes on Post-9/11 Fiction, Grief, and Returning to Joe Goldberg's Origin Story

By John B. Valeri | June 25, 2026

Jane Harper on Australian Crime Fiction, Settings, and Crafting Slow-Burn Suspense

By John B. Valeri | April 16, 2026

Kate White on Grief, Style in Suspense, and Writing as a Former Editor

Kate White on Grief, Style in Suspense, and Writing as a Former Editor

John B. Valeri in conversation with the author of I Came Back for You

By John B. Valeri | March 6, 2026

Deborah Goodrich Royce on Memory, Suspense, and Weaving Fiction from Life

Deborah Goodrich Royce on Memory, Suspense, and Weaving Fiction from Life

The author of Best Boy in conversation with John B. Valeri

By John B. Valeri | March 2, 2026

Wendy Walker on Catharsis, Skating, and Writing an Autobiographical Thriller

Wendy Walker on Catharsis, Skating, and Writing an Autobiographical Thriller

John B. Valeri in conversation with the author of Blade

By John B. Valeri | February 6, 2026

Brotherhood of the Byline: Andrew and Lee Child on Jack Reacher, Past and Present

Brotherhood of the Byline: Andrew and Lee Child on Jack Reacher, Past and Present

John B. Valeri in conversation with the legendary authors of "Exit Strategy"

By John B. Valeri | November 17, 2025

Reader, Show Us Who Did It: Maureen Johnson and Jay Cooper Invite You to Solve a Murder

Reader, Show Us Who Did It: Maureen Johnson and Jay Cooper Invite You to Solve a Murder

John B. Valeri in Conversation with the Authors of the Interactive Novel "You Are the Detective: The Creeping Hand"

By John B. Valeri | October 23, 2025

Behind the Screams: Ashley Cullins Unmasks Your Favorite Scary Movie Franchise

Behind the Screams: Ashley Cullins Unmasks Your Favorite Scary Movie Franchise

John Valeri interviews the author of a new book offering a comprehensive history of the Scream films

By John B. Valeri | October 20, 2025

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Karin Slaughter Is "Writing for Entertainment, But...Firmly Planted in Reality"

25 novels in, the powerhouse author talks with John B. Valeri about her latest thriller and long career

By John B. Valeri | August 25, 2025

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