Liza Tully on Tragicomedy, Murder Mysteries, and Using Grudges as Plot Devices

Liza Tully on Tragicomedy, Murder Mysteries, and Using Grudges as Plot Devices

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By Liza Tully | June 9, 2026

The Murder Mystery: Keeping It Fresh

The Murder Mystery: Keeping It Fresh

Liza Tully on a beloved genre and how authors stay a step ahead of their readers.

By Liza Tully | July 9, 2025

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