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Why Humor is one of the Sharpest Tools in a Writer’s Arsenal

Why Humor is one of the Sharpest Tools in a Writer’s Arsenal

Levity doesn't undercut the power of a novel—it amplifies the emotional weight of a scene

By Rob Hart | June 11, 2024

"Warrior" is the Best TV Show You’re Not Watching

On the new Kung Fu Western originally conceived by Bruce Lee and brought to the screen by his daughter

By Rob Hart | March 22, 2024

Worth the Wait: Talking with <em>Mother Howl</em>’s Craig Clevenger

Worth the Wait: Talking with Mother Howl’s Craig Clevenger

Rob Hart and Craig Clevenger in a wide-ranging conversation about writing and moving across genres.

By Rob Hart | June 12, 2023

Robots, Dinosaurs, And Trusting Your Gut

Robots, Dinosaurs, And Trusting Your Gut

Rob Hart on the book that changed his life—and what came next.

By Rob Hart | February 24, 2022

When Speculative Fiction Becomes Reality

When Speculative Fiction Becomes Reality

My 2018 novel The Warehouse came eerily close to predicting 2020—but hope is not yet lost.

By Rob Hart | September 8, 2020

10 Great Books That Defy All Genre Labels

10 Great Books That Defy All Genre Labels

What is a "crime" book, anyway?

By Rob Hart | August 20, 2019

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A Food Tour Through the New York City Crime World

By Rob Hart | January 7, 2019