• Craft

    William Boyd on the Allure of the Literary Spy Novel

    "I feel that the world of espionage is actually the human condition writ large. We’ve all betrayed people. We've all lied to people."

    December 9, 2024  By Kevin Canfield
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    Why Are There So Many Characters Named Hannah in Mystery Novels?

    Ginger Bolton considers the art of choosing a character's name

    December 9, 2024  By Ginger Bolton
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    The End as the Beginning: Alex Segura on his Continuing Adventures in Comic Book Noir

    Segura's new book, 'Alter Ego', adds a new chapter to the story of the Legendary Lynx.

    December 5, 2024  By John B. Valeri
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    Is Suspense the Enemy of Realism?

    "[T]he more success a writer enjoys in conjuring suspense...the less likely the story will exist in the realm of the real."

    December 5, 2024  By John Brandon
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    Why I Killed Someone I Once Knew (In Fiction)

    Daniel Aleman on literary catharsis.

    December 4, 2024  By Daniel Aleman
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    The Beat Goes On: Michael Connelly on Words, Writers & 'The Waiting'

    A new Ballard and Bosch novel examines L.A.'s most notorious unsolved murder: the Black Dahlia case.

    November 26, 2024  By John B. Valeri
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    True Crime Can Be a Dread Inspiration, Authors Agree

    Keith Roysdon on true crime writing and the responsibility it entails.

    November 26, 2024  By Keith Roysdon
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    Digging Deep, Staying with It: James Sallis on Writing, Reality, and the Danger of Creative Work

    A new collection spans the career of a modern master.

    November 25, 2024  By Nick Kolakowski
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    Maddie Day on Crafting Distinctive Settings for Cozy Mysteries

    Readers follow cozy series for the characters and the community—and setting is an integral part of that sense of character

    November 22, 2024  By Maddie Day
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    Researching the Historical Mystery Setting, or, The Importance of a Site Visit

    Exploring your setting IRL is the best way to get the details right—and the local experts on your side

    November 22, 2024  By Clara McKenna
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