• Craft

    Writing a Modern Novel Steeped in Kitchen-Sink Realism

    William Boyle reflects on the condensed power of "working-class tales set in cramped kitchens and living rooms and grimy bars"

    February 4, 2025  By William Boyle
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    Susan Barker: Why We Need Monstrous Women

    "They exteriorize the parts of us we keep choked down inside...suppressed in order to function in society."

    February 3, 2025  By Susan Barker
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    Thomas Perry on Fire, Embezzlement, and a Lifetime of Stories

    The author of 'Pro Bono' discusses his latest thriller.

    January 31, 2025  By Peter Handel
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    Why Absolute Truth is Still Worth Pursuing In a Narrative-Driven World

    Jay Nicorvo on Separating Fact From Perception While Writing a True Crime Memoir

    January 29, 2025  By Jay Nicorvo
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    Why Murder Is The Perfect Escape From Life

    Annelise Ryan on the many reasons we love to read murder mysteries.

    January 28, 2025  By Annelise Ryan
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    Con Men & Masterminds: Crafting the Perfect Antagonist in Thrillers

    "A villain’s humanity is what makes them unforgettable."

    January 28, 2025  By Greg Wands and Elizabeth McCullough Keenan
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    The Power of the Twist

    Jakob Kerr on some of the best plot twists ever executed in mystery.

    January 27, 2025  By Jakob Kerr
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    The Joys of Writing a Standalone Thriller

    "I travel somewhere new every book"

    January 24, 2025  By Carter Wilson
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    All Work and No Play: Returning to The Shining as a Writer

    "Writing is its own demon, one that follows us wherever we go."

    January 23, 2025  By Leah Konen
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    Rick Childers on Writing Rural Noir With a Sense of Love

    A conversation about getting to the truth of life in Appalachia.

    January 23, 2025  By Chris McGinley
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