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Naomi Kaye on the Legacy of the Jonestown Massacre in Literature

Naomi Kaye on the Legacy of the Jonestown Massacre in Literature

Analyzing the myriad ways that The People's Temple tragedy has appeared in fiction

By Naomi Kaye | September 18, 2026

Abby Geni on Mental Hit Lists, Viking Culture, and the Complexity of Empathy

Abby Geni on Mental Hit Lists, Viking Culture, and the Complexity of Empathy

The author of Children of the Wolf explores Norse ethics in her new novel

By Abby Geni | September 17, 2026

Emily Zinnikas on Befriending Our Monsters

Emily Zinnikas on Befriending Our Monsters

"If a monster becomes a friend, is it still a monster? Must a monster to one person be a monster to all?"

By Emily Zinnikas | September 16, 2026

Zoje Stage on Writing Genre Fiction in An Era of Extreme Political Division

Zoje Stage on Writing Genre Fiction in An Era of Extreme Political Division

The author of Something of a Calling reflects on sensitivity, language, and mystery's layers

By Zoje Stage | September 16, 2026

Will Ferguson on the Japanese Backpacking Trek That Inspired His Latest Mystery

Will Ferguson on the Japanese Backpacking Trek That Inspired His Latest Mystery

A story in 3 photos across Okinawa and Nagasaki

By Will Ferguson | September 16, 2026

Jonathan Santlofer: Why the Art World is Tailor-made for Crime Fiction

Jonathan Santlofer: Why the Art World is Tailor-made for Crime Fiction

The painter and author of 'Ten Perfect guests' explains the intersection of art and crime.

By Jonathan Santlofer | September 16, 2026

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Kasey Lansdale on Writing an Inexperienced Small-Town PI Protagonist

Kasey Lansdale on Writing an Inexperienced Small-Town PI Protagonist

The author of First Chance extolls the amateur sleuths who feel in over their heads

By Kasey Lansdale | September 10, 2026

A Brief History of Stolen Paintings

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Felix Francis on why stealing paintings is a losing game.

By Felix Francis | September 10, 2026

Carly Hillman on Going from Producing Colbert's Late Show to Writing a Crime Novel

Carly Hillman on Going from Producing Colbert's Late Show to Writing a Crime Novel

The author of The Refuge shares a moment of unexpected inspiration

By Carly Hillman | September 9, 2026

Carrie Talick on Mashing Up Genres and Injecting Comedy into Murder Mysteries

Carrie Talick on Mashing Up Genres and Injecting Comedy into Murder Mysteries

The author of The Alibi Club dances at the intersections of humor and storytelling

By Carrie Talick | September 8, 2026

Ally Zetterberg on Writing the Women Who Actually Live in Monaco

Ally Zetterberg on Writing the Women Who Actually Live in Monaco

Looking beyond the stereotypes of luxury and celebrity to capture the everyday citizenry of a storied country

By Ally Zetterberg | September 8, 2026

'Til Death: Rachel Harrison on Why Weddings Make Perfect Horror Settings

'Til Death: Rachel Harrison on Why Weddings Make Perfect Horror Settings

The author of Kiss Slay Replay harnesses the heightened emotions and stakes of a pivotal day

By Rachel Harrison | September 7, 2026

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