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Vandalism, Graffiti, and The Art of the Non-Belongers

Vandalism, Graffiti, and The Art of the Non-Belongers

On the rude, beautiful power of rebellious words scrawled on the side of an underpass

By M. Steven S. | November 24, 2021

10 Underappreciated American Noirs of the Late 1950s and the 1960s

10 Underappreciated American Noirs of the Late 1950s and the 1960s

Andrew Nette examines the largely forgotten period of American cinema that came between classic film noir and 1970s neo-noir.

By Andrew Nette | November 23, 2021

Respect the Dead. Write More Realistic Fiction.

Respect the Dead. Write More Realistic Fiction.

"The fantasy unpacks itself weekly from red Panavision trucks, spitting distance from the courthouse in downtown Brooklyn where I work."

By Robert Reuland | November 23, 2021

The French Murder Case That Shocked a Francophile Family Into Writing A Detective Series

The French Murder Case That Shocked a Francophile Family Into Writing A Detective Series

Gerald Jay Goldberg was haunted by a brutal murder of a tourist in the South of France. Decades later, his family finishes his series.

By Robert Goldberg | November 22, 2021

Crime Fiction Is Ridiculous. We Might As Well Have Fun With It.

Crime Fiction Is Ridiculous. We Might As Well Have Fun With It.

"[T]here needs to be a tacit acknowledgement...that author and reader are both in on the same joke. And it is a joke."

By Daisy Waugh | November 22, 2021

The Downstairs World: A Fascinating Setting for a Murder Mystery Sleuth

The Downstairs World: A Fascinating Setting for a Murder Mystery Sleuth

There's no better sleuth for an interwar novel than a housekeeper.

By Colleen Cambridge | November 22, 2021

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Why Are There So Many Missing Mothers in Fiction with Empowered Young Heroines?

Why Are There So Many Missing Mothers in Fiction with Empowered Young Heroines?

Sara Foster on challenging a persistent trope

By Sara Foster | November 18, 2021

Having Faith in Thrillers

Having Faith in Thrillers

Two Christian authors reflect on what themes of faith can do for thriller stories.

By Andrews and Wilson | November 17, 2021

Getting It Wrong: How Thomas Perry Learned to Live With His Books' Errors

Getting It Wrong: How Thomas Perry Learned to Live With His Books' Errors

On the long and curious history of the mistakes that slip into published editions of books.

By Thomas Perry | November 16, 2021

The Story of Espionage Is (Often) the Story of Incompetence

The Story of Espionage Is (Often) the Story of Incompetence

"Blundering is writ large across the history of betrayal."

By James Wolff | November 15, 2021

The Timeless Mystery (Books) of Savannah, Georgia

The Timeless Mystery (Books) of Savannah, Georgia

Cozy mysteries, gothic novels, and true crime juggernauts—all inspired by a city awash in history.

By Paul French | November 15, 2021

Is There a Connection Between Surviving Assault and Consuming True Crime?

Is There a Connection Between Surviving Assault and Consuming True Crime?

There is no "one size fits all" approach when it comes to trauma—but some survivors find purpose, validation, and an effective means of exposure therapy in their pursuit of true crime.

By Caitlin Flynn | November 12, 2021

Conan Doyle's Children, Or, Thoughts on the Competition

Conan Doyle's Children, Or, Thoughts on the Competition

Pastiche authors must walk a thin line between honoring what came before and reflecting contemporary values.

By Nicholas Meyer | November 12, 2021

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