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Stephen Chbosky on the Essence of Horror

Stephen Chbosky on the Essence of Horror

The author and director explains why returning to horror was like returning to a first love.

By Michael Seidlinger | October 2, 2019

Contending with the Legacy of Lovecraft

Contending with the Legacy of Lovecraft

A writer's guide to taking inspiration from Lovecraft, without embracing his problematic legacy.

By Shaun Hamill | October 1, 2019

The 6 Best Book Covers of September

The 6 Best Book Covers of September

The Best Cover Art in Crime, Mystery, and Thrillers

By CrimeReads | September 30, 2019

The 5 Essential Elements of Unforgettable Crime Thrillers

The 5 Essential Elements of Unforgettable Crime Thrillers

You're going to need an unforgettable villain, for starters.

By Derik Cavignano | September 27, 2019

How to Build Close Personal Relationships While Saving the World

How to Build Close Personal Relationships While Saving the World

An alpha female's guide to thrillers, action, and romance.

By Christina Dodd | September 27, 2019

Meet the Publishers of Blaft, South India's Renegade Pulp Fiction Press

Meet the Publishers of Blaft, South India's Renegade Pulp Fiction Press

Publishing Tamil crime fiction, Indian folklore, and groundbreaking graphic novels

By Miriam Alexander-Kumaradoss | September 26, 2019

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Angel Luis Colón on Writing Violence, Finding New Voices, and Flipping Off the World

By Désirée Zamorano | September 25, 2019

Hog Noir and the Morally Ambiguous Hero

By Heather Harper Ellett | September 24, 2019

Remembering an Odd, Artful 'Requiem for the Detective Novel'

By Gilly Macmillan | September 24, 2019

Authenticity is the Key for Writing a Compelling Setting

Authenticity is the Key for Writing a Compelling Setting

On setting a novel in Minnesota and talking more about more than the bitter, bitter cold

By P.J. Tracy | September 20, 2019

A Crime Author Grapples With the Old Question: Where Do You Get Your Ideas From?

A Crime Author Grapples With the Old Question: Where Do You Get Your Ideas From?

Reed Farrel Coleman on "borrowing from the headlines" and continuing a beloved Robert B. Parker series.

By Reed Farrel Coleman | September 19, 2019

Discovering a Lost Classic of 1970s Crime Fiction

Discovering a Lost Classic of 1970s Crime Fiction

Ralph Dennis was one of the best, and most neglected crime writers of the decade—and he's due for a revival.

By Lee Goldberg | September 18, 2019

Craig Johnson on the Enduring Popularity of <em>Longmire</em> and Its Deeply Human Characters

Craig Johnson on the Enduring Popularity of Longmire and Its Deeply Human Characters

Three years after the series wrap, Johnson is still crafting complex worlds for Walt Longmire—and readers are still connecting.

By Scott Montgomery | September 18, 2019

What Writers Can Learn from Dante—Seriously, From Dante

What Writers Can Learn from Dante—Seriously, From Dante

Writing is a lonely, anxiety-inducing business. Dante can help.

By Matthew Pearl | September 16, 2019

Why We Will Always Love

Why We Will Always Love "The Masque of the Red Death"

Celebrating Edgar Allan Poe's Gothic Masterpiece

By S.D. Sykes | September 16, 2019

Graphic Novels and Social Justice: A Primer

Graphic Novels and Social Justice: A Primer

On learning to write thrillers about social issues from comic books.

By John Vercher | September 12, 2019

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