• Essays

    Outlaw Women In Fiction

    Nova Ren Suma discusses female characters who are in defiance and on the run

    May 29, 2025  By Nova Ren Suma
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    The Evolution of Robert Bloch

    The legendary author rode the waves of changing markets, like any other author.

    May 29, 2025  By Keith Roysdon
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    The Unexpected Delights of Being a Jeopardy Clue

    Alma Katsu celebrates a banner moment in her career: seeing her novel mentioned on the famed quiz show

    May 28, 2025  By Alma Katsu
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    Because He Can: Paula Bomer on Capturing Entitlement and the Banality of Sociopathy

    In her new novel, 'Stalker,' Bomer writes about an "untalented Mr. Ripley."

    May 28, 2025  By Paula Bomer
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    Jason Powell: How Working as a Firefighter Ignited A Passion for Storytelling

    An NYC firefighter on trust, community, and the ecopocalypse

    May 27, 2025  By Jason Powell
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    When are Witches... Not Witches?

    Christopher Golden muses on his creation, "the Ur-Witch."

    May 23, 2025  By Christopher Golden
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    The Secret Link Between Raymond Chandler and P.G. Wodehouse

    Arvind Ethan David found stylistic echoes between two legendary authors. Then, he discovered a surprising link in their history.

    May 23, 2025  By Arvind Ethan David
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    Linwood Barclay on the Art of Making Everyday Things Terrifying

    Elevators, toys, a closed door...They can all be a source of horror.

    May 22, 2025  By Linwood Barclay
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    Sarah Pinborough On Why Marriages are Such a Breeding Ground for Thrillers

    "There has never been a time where it has been easier to keep secrets from a spouse or partner..."

    May 21, 2025  By Sarah Pinborough
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    Speculative Fiction Is the Perfect Vehicle for Understanding Dark History

    "For a message to stay with a reader, the reader must let it in, which is not as straightforward as it sounds."

    May 21, 2025  By Adam Oyebanji
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