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Revisiting the Christa Worthington Murder, <br> 20 Years Later

Revisiting the Christa Worthington Murder,
20 Years Later

"[W]hy was Worthington treated so callously—including by her own family and the district attorney whose job was to ensure the right person was held accountable for the brutal murder?"

By Caitlin Flynn | June 2, 2022

The Mystery of Subtext: An Appreciation

The Mystery of Subtext: An Appreciation

"[L]ook for the clues the author has left behind in the images and in the subtext..."

By Susan Speranza | June 2, 2022

Working on a Superyacht Changed Everything for Emma Bamford – And Inspired Her to Write a Thriller

Working on a Superyacht Changed Everything for Emma Bamford – And Inspired Her to Write a Thriller

Inside a new mystery set within the world of "cruisers"

By Emma Bamford | May 31, 2022

What Is It Like to Live in One of the Oldest Houses in America?

What Is It Like to Live in One of the Oldest Houses in America?

It may be haunted, but the ghosts are rather benign...

By Glenn Cooper | May 31, 2022

Writing Genre: Bending Stories that Integrate Romance, Fantasy, and Mystery

Writing Genre: Bending Stories that Integrate Romance, Fantasy, and Mystery

Lana Harper on blurring the boundaries between genres

By Lana Harper | May 27, 2022

Collaborating on Crime in the 14th Century

Collaborating on Crime in the 14th Century

"Lawlessness reigned over wide swaths of Europe where civilization had been pushed to the brink..."

By Boyd Morrison and Beth Morrison | May 27, 2022

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On Gentrification, Cultural Appropriation, and Community

On Gentrification, Cultural Appropriation, and Community

"More than ever, people of color are fighting back to reclaim what has been stolen from us."

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An Author's Dilemma: How to Write Across Genres While Maintaining Your 'Brand'

Tori Eldridge looks at how authors can follow their evolving interests without losing readers.

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How Do You Decolonize the Golden Age Mystery? Read More Historical Fiction!

How Do You Decolonize the Golden Age Mystery? Read More Historical Fiction!

"Our view of any age is limited by what the writers of that age can see of it, and no writer ever has access to all of it at once."

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A New True Crime Book Investigates a Sister's Murder and Official Indifference

A New True Crime Book Investigates a Sister's Murder and Official Indifference

In 1978, Therese Allore vanished. Six months later, her body was discovered. Her brother is still looking for answers.

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