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Tony Parker: Meet the Man Who Turned Oral Histories Into an Art Form

In the 1950s, Parker began visiting prisoners in Britain. Soon, he was carrying a tape recorder.

Can We Talk About Caroline Blackwood, Please?

Caroline Blackwood was much more than a muse. She was one of the greatest, darkest writers who ever lived.

What's the Secret to Writing Great Romantic Suspense?

Suspense and romance are all about building tension. Here are some tips for keeping your readers racing through the pages.

Why Are Westerns So Violent? Because They Have To Be.

To write about the Old West without incorporating violence is to do a grave injustice to the historical victims of colonialism, genocide, sexual violence, and cultural erasure.

The Joys and Difficulties of Writing a Faithful Sherlock Holmes Novel

"I had a strong sense that producing a novel that would dovetail with the work of Arthur Conan Doyle was a test of knowledge and skill, and that I hadn’t crammed nearly enough."

The Storyteller’s Promise

William Kent Krueger on the power of fiction and the profound experience of offering readers a little hope.

The Mind-Bending Thrillers of Sophie Hannah

Amber Garza celebrates the ingenious, empathetic novels that introduced her to the psychological thriller.

Meet The Real-Life Pets Who Inspired the Cozy Mystery Cover Art

Behind every cute companion on the cover of a cozy is a real-life fuzzy friend

I Stopped Writing My Series Years Ago. But Something Kept Calling Me Back.

Returning to a long-abandoned series can feel overwhelming. But if you believe in your characters, you can't go wrong.

Eight Science Fiction and Fantasy Heist Novels

Matt Bell explains why the heist might just be the perfect worldbuilding tool.

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In the 1950s, Parker began visiting prisoners in Britain. Soon, he was carrying a tape recorder.

Caroline Blackwood was much more than a muse. She was one of the greatest, darkest writers who ever lived.

Suspense and romance are all about building tension. Here are some tips for keeping your readers racing through the pages.

To write about the Old West without incorporating violence is to do a grave injustice to the historical victims of colonialism, genocide, sexual violence, and cultural erasure.

"I had a strong sense that producing a novel that would dovetail with the work of Arthur Conan Doyle was a test of knowledge and skill, and that I hadn’t crammed nearly enough."

William Kent Krueger on the power of fiction and the profound experience of offering readers a little hope.

Amber Garza celebrates the ingenious, empathetic novels that introduced her to the psychological thriller.

Behind every cute companion on the cover of a cozy is a real-life fuzzy friend

Returning to a long-abandoned series can feel overwhelming. But if you believe in your characters, you can't go wrong.

Matt Bell explains why the heist might just be the perfect worldbuilding tool.

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