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When Is It Time To Stop Writing?

When Is It Time To Stop Writing?

Writing is hard. Not writing is harder.

By Laurie Cass | August 18, 2023

My First Thriller: James Patterson

My First Thriller: James Patterson

The international publishing juggernaut tells his own origin story, and it includes Trappist monks, too much drugs, an advertising career, and a few surprising resolutions along the way.

By Rick Pullen | August 17, 2023

Writer From Away: Michael Koryta on Maine Storytelling

Writer From Away: Michael Koryta on Maine Storytelling

"It was in Maine that I became aware of the acronym P.F.A., which stands for 'People From Away.' This is one of the great terms for outsiders I’ve ever heard. There is Maine, and there is Away."

By Michael Koryta | August 16, 2023

The Enduring Appeal of Cozy Mysteries

The Enduring Appeal of Cozy Mysteries

"With everything happening in the world today, is it any wonder that...a reader might choose to bury themselves in a nice cozy mystery?"

By Margaret Loudon | August 14, 2023

Laura Childs on <s>Procrastinating</s> Sparking Inspiration

Laura Childs on Procrastinating Sparking Inspiration

Stare at the internet. Pet your dog. Go on a historic cemetery tour. Then write.

By Laura Childs | August 11, 2023

Recapturing the Power of Childhood Fear

Recapturing the Power of Childhood Fear

"Childhood fear is...for the most part, solved with the flick of a light switch...Adult fear is simple and brutal and devastating."

By Kiersten White | August 11, 2023

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How Hardboiled Whodunits Have Given Way to the Psychological Thriller

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On The Ethics of Taking Writing Inspiration from True Crime

On The Ethics of Taking Writing Inspiration from True Crime

"How do we ensure we do not become titillating in our re-telling?...And how do we give killers a human face without glorifying them?"

By Victoria Selman | August 4, 2023

Lynn Hightower on Writing A Heroine with Hearing Loss

Lynn Hightower on Writing A Heroine with Hearing Loss

"It was going to be blatantly obvious that I knew exactly what hearing loss is like, because I live it."

By Lynn Hightower | August 2, 2023

Peter Heller: My Mother the Gumshoe

Peter Heller: My Mother the Gumshoe

The author remembers his mother, the private investigator, and the first case she took on in the wilds of Connecticut.

By Peter Heller | August 1, 2023

The Backlist: Revisiting Chris Pavone's 'The Expats' with Danielle Trussoni

The Backlist: Revisiting Chris Pavone's 'The Expats' with Danielle Trussoni

Polly Stewart is in discussion with today's top crime writers, returning to some of their favorite books.

By Polly Stewart | July 26, 2023

On Writing A Nuanced Take on Mental Illness

On Writing A Nuanced Take on Mental Illness

Jessica Ward considers the serious task of crafting a character with bipolar disorder.

By Jessica Ward | July 26, 2023

Shop Talk: Kelly J. Ford Absolutely Can Wait for the Muse

Shop Talk: Kelly J. Ford Absolutely Can Wait for the Muse

Crime writers discuss Arkansas, outlines, rock walls, and not getting bogged down in the idea of writing every day.

By Eli Cranor | July 25, 2023

Amy Engel On Eschewing Judgement for Moral Complexity and Context

Amy Engel On Eschewing Judgement for Moral Complexity and Context

"During my years as a defense attorney, I never represented a single person whom I thought was beyond hope."

By Amy Engel | July 25, 2023

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