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    What's the Secret to Writing Great Romantic Suspense?

    What's the Secret to Writing Great Romantic Suspense?

    Suspense and romance are all about building tension. Here are some tips for keeping your readers racing through the pages.

    By Karen Rose | August 26, 2021

    On the Pretty, Pent-Up Crime Films of Wes Anderson

    On the Pretty, Pent-Up Crime Films of Wes Anderson

    Trapped in bright, beautiful, but stiff aesthetics, Anderson's characters often find themselves turning to crimes and schemes when trying to express their true feelings.

    By Jesse Pasternack | August 25, 2021

    Why Are Westerns So Violent? Because They Have To Be.

    Why Are Westerns So Violent? Because They Have To Be.

    To write about the Old West without incorporating violence is to do a grave injustice to the historical victims of colonialism, genocide, sexual violence, and cultural erasure.

    By Gordy Sauer | August 25, 2021

    The Joys and Difficulties of Writing a Faithful Sherlock Holmes Novel

    The Joys and Difficulties of Writing a Faithful Sherlock Holmes Novel

    "I had a strong sense that producing a novel that would dovetail with the work of Arthur Conan Doyle was a test of knowledge and skill, and that I hadn’t crammed nearly enough."

    By Tim Major | August 25, 2021

    The Storyteller’s Promise

    The Storyteller’s Promise

    William Kent Krueger on the power of fiction and the profound experience of offering readers a little hope.

    By William Kent Krueger | August 24, 2021

    The Mind-Bending Thrillers of Sophie Hannah

    The Mind-Bending Thrillers of Sophie Hannah

    Amber Garza celebrates the ingenious, empathetic novels that introduced her to the psychological thriller.

    By Amber Garza | August 24, 2021

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    Colombo – Writing Crime in a Nation Once Torn Apart by Violence

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    A Personal Journey Through the World of Alternative Comics in 1970s New York City

    By Michael Gonzales | August 20, 2021

    The Power of Reading Mario Puzo's <em>The Godfather</em> as an Immigrant Story

    The Power of Reading Mario Puzo's The Godfather as an Immigrant Story

    Inside Puzo's classic crime novel is a story of generational tension and the sorrows of assimilation.

    By Jonathan Freedland | August 19, 2021

    Eight Science Fiction and Fantasy Heist Novels

    Eight Science Fiction and Fantasy Heist Novels

    Matt Bell explains why the heist might just be the perfect worldbuilding tool.

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    Art Theft and Forgery: The Best TV, Movies, and Documentaries Now Streaming

    Art Theft and Forgery: The Best TV, Movies, and Documentaries Now Streaming

    There's no better escape than into the rarefied world of fine art and even finer forgeries...

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    On Childhood, Innocence, and Learning About Death

    On Childhood, Innocence, and Learning About Death

    Does it take a tragic event to truly grow up?

    By Lexie Elliott | August 18, 2021

    A Thriller Writer's Ode To the Terror, Uncertainty, and Adventure of the Wilderness

    A Thriller Writer's Ode To the Terror, Uncertainty, and Adventure of the Wilderness

    "What if it doesn't stop raining and our bedding/food gets wet? What if someone falls/gets lost/gets bitten by a snake?"

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    I Wrote A Thriller to Channel My Post-Partum Anger. Then The Pandemic Hit.

    I Wrote A Thriller to Channel My Post-Partum Anger. Then The Pandemic Hit.

    "It no longer felt like I was just writing about the 1950s and the domestic cage—it felt like I was living it."

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    Reading Flawed Protagonists: Relatability Versus Likeability

    Reading Flawed Protagonists: Relatability Versus Likeability

    In order to depict people who are human, I think it is an absolute prerequisite that they be flawed in some way.

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