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Realism and License in Legal Thrillers

Realism and License in Legal Thrillers

Adam Mitzner on finding the right balance of accuracy and drama in a field where the details are everything.

By Adam Mitzner | May 16, 2023

Murder or Divorce? The Sociopath’s Dilemma

Murder or Divorce? The Sociopath’s Dilemma

"The [sociopath's] downfall is his wife. If she challenges or crosses him, he withdraws in smoldering rage and then erupts into violence."

By Stephanie Kane | May 16, 2023

The Crime Stories of Kabul: From the Paris of Central Asia to Kingdom of Chaos

The Crime Stories of Kabul: From the Paris of Central Asia to Kingdom of Chaos

Espionage and mystery in Afghanistan's capital.

By Paul French | May 15, 2023

For Today's Crime Novels, the Stakes Are High, Right from the First Sentence

For Today's Crime Novels, the Stakes Are High, Right from the First Sentence

Why it's so pivotal to grab your readers' attention with those opening lines.

By Candice Fox | May 15, 2023

To A Shark, Swimming Humans May Look Like Seal Meat From Below

To A Shark, Swimming Humans May Look Like Seal Meat From Below

But that's okay, because they still (probably) won't eat you.

By Sarah Graves | May 15, 2023

On Writing a Climate Change Thriller With Realism and Hope

On Writing a Climate Change Thriller With Realism and Hope

Adrift was like taking the monster out of the closet and studying it in daylight." ">"Building the world of Adrift was like taking the monster out of the closet and studying it in daylight."

By Lisa Brideau | May 11, 2023

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“An Unnatural Body”: Queerness, Monstrosity, and Frankenstein

“An Unnatural Body”: Queerness, Monstrosity, and Frankenstein

C.E. McGill on a personal journey through literature.

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Charles Reznikoff: The Finest Noir Poet You’ve Never Heard Of

Charles Reznikoff: The Finest Noir Poet You’ve Never Heard Of

In Reznikoff's "objectivist poetry," echoes of Hammett.

By Nick Kolakowski | May 9, 2023

What Journalism Can Teach You About Writing Fiction

What Journalism Can Teach You About Writing Fiction

Journalists-turned-crime writers reflect on the best habits for writing both news and fiction.

By Ellen Crosby | May 9, 2023

What Teaching Shakespeare Taught Me About Writing Horror

What Teaching Shakespeare Taught Me About Writing Horror

Titus Andronicus may be bloody, but the Scottish play and Othello are psychological horror perfection.

By Nicholas Binge | May 8, 2023

Dorothy B. Hughes at the Movies

Dorothy B. Hughes at the Movies

It's time for filmmakers to rediscover the work of this noir master.

By Zach Vasquez | May 5, 2023

‘The Diplomat’ is a New Breed of Political – and Marital - Thriller

‘The Diplomat’ is a New Breed of Political – and Marital - Thriller

Saving the world is the fun part. Relationships take work.

By Keith Roysdon | May 5, 2023

Crafting Will They or Won't They Tension in Thrillers

Crafting Will They or Won't They Tension in Thrillers

"Keeping the tension high while also moving the relationship forward and providing authentic conflict isn’t easy."

By Allison Brennan | May 5, 2023

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