10 Modern Takes on Traditional Latin American Folktales

10 Modern Takes on Traditional Latin American Folktales

Vanessa Montalban considers the "generational patterns and themes that tie these ancient stories to our modern world."

By Vanessa Montalban | February 12, 2025

Laughing at the Monster: Comedy in the Fear Genres

Laughing at the Monster: Comedy in the Fear Genres

Ande Pliego on the power of humor in horror and thrillers.

By Ande Pliego | February 10, 2025

My First Thriller: Lee Goldberg

My First Thriller: Lee Goldberg

How Lee Goldberg went from interviewing authors to writing a hit novel – all while he was still a teenager.

By Rick Pullen | February 6, 2025

Balancing Technical Jargon with Reader Engagement

Balancing Technical Jargon with Reader Engagement

"Make sure a technical detail is critical to the story...then find the briefest way possible to describe it."

By Nicholas Harvey | February 5, 2025

Writing a Modern Novel Steeped in Kitchen-Sink Realism

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"

By William Boyle | February 4, 2025

Susan Barker: Why We Need Monstrous Women

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."

By Susan Barker | February 3, 2025

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

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The Power of the Twist

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

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The Joys of Writing a Standalone Thriller

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"I travel somewhere new every book"

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All Work and No Play: Returning to <em>The Shining</em> as a Writer

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Rick Childers on Writing Rural Noir With a Sense of Love

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

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Historical Fiction 101

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Crime Fiction Has a Dead Girl Problem

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By Gigi Griffis | January 22, 2025

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