Blizzards, Druids, and Dead Bodies: 5 Mysteries Set During the Winter Solstice

Blizzards, Druids, and Dead Bodies: 5 Mysteries Set During the Winter Solstice

Paula Munier recommends Carol Goodman, Ann Cleeves, Peter Høeg, and more

By Paula Munier | December 12, 2025

The Long Reach of <em>The Odyssey</em>

The Long Reach of The Odyssey

Paula Munier calls upon the ancient classic for writing inspiration, just as many have done before

By Paula Munier | October 16, 2024

A Murder of Poets: Or, the Inescapable Connections Between Crime Fiction and Poetry

A Murder of Poets: Or, the Inescapable Connections Between Crime Fiction and Poetry

Poet-writers, poet-detectives, and a long history of murder ballads...

By Paula Munier | October 20, 2023

Cheesy Murder: The Deadly Role of Cheese in Crime Fiction

Cheesy Murder: The Deadly Role of Cheese in Crime Fiction

Discover the dark side of fromage...

By Paula Munier | July 22, 2022

Why Do So Many Novels Feature Golden Retrievers?

Why Do So Many Novels Feature Golden Retrievers?

On the surprisingly vast subgenre of golden fiction.

By Paula Munier | March 29, 2021

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