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    The State of the Crime Novel in 2021, Part 2: Writing During the Pandemic

    The State of the Crime Novel in 2021, Part 2: Writing During the Pandemic

    The Mystery Writers of America nominees for the 75th annual Edgar Awards discuss the state of crime fiction in 2021.

    By CrimeReads | April 29, 2021

    Meet the Sutantos: How My Wacky Indonesian Family Inspired A Murder Mystery

    Meet the Sutantos: How My Wacky Indonesian Family Inspired A Murder Mystery

    On crafting a cozy mystery full of the cheerful, conflicting advice of a large extended clan.

    By Jesse Q. Sutanto | April 29, 2021

    The State of the Crime Novel in 2021: A Roundtable With the Edgar Awards Nominees

    The State of the Crime Novel in 2021: A Roundtable With the Edgar Awards Nominees

    As the Mystery Writers of America prepare to hand out the year's top honors, nominees discuss the crime fiction world.

    By CrimeReads | April 28, 2021

    How the Darker Side of the Fight for Women's Suffrage Inspired One Historical Mystery Novelist

    How the Darker Side of the Fight for Women's Suffrage Inspired One Historical Mystery Novelist

    Victoria Thompson has published almost fifty historical mysteries. During the research phase, she's always looking for that one fact that takes your breath away.

    By Victoria Thompson | April 28, 2021

    Seven Great Thrillers That Play With Form

    Seven Great Thrillers That Play With Form

    Transcripts, letters, news clippings...These novels ratchet up the suspense and character development with unexpected elements.

    By Amy Suiter Clarke | April 28, 2021

    Nine Things Your Thriller Needs to Be Lean, Mean, and Exhilarating

    Nine Things Your Thriller Needs to Be Lean, Mean, and Exhilarating

    Meg Gardiner breaks down the essential elements of great thrillers.

    By Meg Gardiner | April 27, 2021

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    Psychological Thrillers and Domestic Suspense in the Pandemic Era: A Roundtable

    By Lisa Levy | April 26, 2021

    Wallace Stroby on Life, Death, and Noir on the Jersey Shore

    By Cullen Gallagher | April 22, 2021

    How An Eccentric Old House Allowed Me To Blur the Lines Between Fact and Fiction

    By Carole Johnstone | April 21, 2021

    The Four Essential Elements to Writing Enduring Fiction

    The Four Essential Elements to Writing Enduring Fiction

    Thriller author DJ Palmer breaks down the foundational structure to fiction that captivates readers.

    By D.J. Palmer | April 21, 2021

    How Do You Keep A Long-Running Series Fresh? The Secret Is Character

    How Do You Keep A Long-Running Series Fresh? The Secret Is Character

    C.S. Harris, author of the Sebastian St. Cyr mysteries, on the joys of following characters' lives far beyond the pages of a single book.

    By C.S. Harris | April 19, 2021

    On Cowardice and Crime Fiction

    On Cowardice and Crime Fiction

    Why do we need our characters to be heroes or villains, when most in real life are somewhere in between?

    By Bridget Foley | April 16, 2021

    Confessions of a Librarian and Historical Mystery Novelist

    Confessions of a Librarian and Historical Mystery Novelist

    Plotting murder and historical manipulations in the public library

    By Will Thomas | April 16, 2021

    Shop Talk: William Boyle on Writing Crime Novels at 5 AM on a Casino Laptop

    Shop Talk: William Boyle on Writing Crime Novels at 5 AM on a Casino Laptop

    Writers talk craft, coffee, and the all-important writing routine.

    By Eli Cranor | April 15, 2021

    Why Librarians Are Natural Born Detectives

    Why Librarians Are Natural Born Detectives

    Whether you're looking for information about an uncle's will or a homemade poison, the reference desk is the place to go.

    By M.E. Hilliard | April 15, 2021

    Lawrence P. Jackson, Chester Himes' Biographer, on the Iconic Harlem Detective Series

    Lawrence P. Jackson, Chester Himes' Biographer, on the Iconic Harlem Detective Series

    "They take no prisoners. There are no heroes. Everybody is exposed for who they are at their least desirable or least beautiful moments."

    By Hopeton Hay | April 15, 2021

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