Craft

The Evolution of Jack Reacher

Lee Child's biographer on the creation of an iconic figure, from the first draft to the published novel.

September 29, 2020  By Heather Martin
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Human Resources: How My Conspiracy Fiction Began to Bleed Into My Life

On Conspiracy, Commodification, and Corporate Nightmares

September 29, 2020  By Jeremy Robert Johnson
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What Are the Sexiest Books in Contemporary Crime Fiction? Authors Discuss

Our "sex in crime fiction" roundtable needed two parts because there was just too much to discuss.

September 28, 2020  By Lisa Levy
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Why Writers Are Always in Pursuit of the Maltese Falcon

Ninety years later, the draw of Hammett's mysterious bird statuette remains strong, especially for writers.

September 25, 2020  By Gordon McAlpine
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A Brief Introduction to Honkaku and Shin Honkaku Mysteries

It's time to appreciate the long tradition of Japanese puzzle mysteries inspired by the Golden Age of detective fiction.

September 25, 2020  By Tara Cheesman
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The Philosopher and the Detectives: Ludwig Wittgenstein's Enduring Passion for Hardboiled Fiction

Wittgenstein spent his life investigating the mysteries of language. His inspiration came from pulp magazines.

September 24, 2020  By Philip K. Zimmerman
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Let's Talk About Sex in Crime Fiction: A Roundtable Discussion

Who writes it best? How to handle the tension? Crime authors break down the ins and outs of writing and reading about sex.

September 21, 2020  By Lisa Levy
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The Power of a Small Town Setting for Murder Mysteries

All small towns are deeply troubled in their own special way.

September 18, 2020  By Taylor Hale
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Gayle Lynds: My First Thriller

She was told nobody wanted to read spy novels by women. She proved them wrong in a big way.

September 17, 2020  By Rick Pullen
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Romance Writing, Historical Cozies, and Drawing a Thread Between Past and Present

Historical Details and Human Truths

September 17, 2020  By Callie Hutton
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