Writing About Childhood in Crime Fiction

Writing About Childhood in Crime Fiction

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Julia Dahl On Turning to Fiction To Fill in the Emotional Gaps Left By Reportage

Working as a reporter left too many unanswered questions. Dahl wanted to know the answers.

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