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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
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
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
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
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
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
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Lisa Levy
| April 26, 2021
Wallace Stroby on Life, Death, and Noir on the Jersey Shore
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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
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
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.
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C.S. Harris
| April 19, 2021
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
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
Writers talk craft, coffee, and the all-important writing routine.
By
Eli Cranor
| April 15, 2021
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
"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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