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    My First Thriller: Jeffery Deaver

    My First Thriller: Jeffery Deaver

    How Deaver went from publishing the wrong novels to writing his breakout thriller.

    By Rick Pullen | October 11, 2023

    How Today's Top Authors Find the Right Balance for the

    How Today's Top Authors Find the Right Balance for the "Literary Thriller"

    Jean Kwok asks authors how they approach reader and artistic demands.

    By Jean Kwok | October 11, 2023

    J.M. Redmann on A Lifetime of Crafting Queer Crime Fiction

    J.M. Redmann on A Lifetime of Crafting Queer Crime Fiction

    Ellen Hart interviews the iconic writer about the past, present, and future of lesbian sleuths in mystery fiction.

    By Ellen Hart | October 10, 2023

    The Backlist: Revisiting Steve Hamilton’s 'The Lock Artist' with Elle Cosimano

    The Backlist: Revisiting Steve Hamilton’s 'The Lock Artist' with Elle Cosimano

    Polly Stewart is in discussion with today's top crime writers, returning to some of their favorite books.

    By Polly Stewart | October 6, 2023

    Jesse Q. Sutanto on Toxic Friendships, Shrinking Attention Spans, and Finding the Muse

    Jesse Q. Sutanto on Toxic Friendships, Shrinking Attention Spans, and Finding the Muse

    "My characters are very well-behaved because they know I won't hesitate to kill them if they dare stray from the outline."

    By Molly Odintz | October 6, 2023

    Shop Talk: Lou Berney Is a Fanatical Believer in Naps

    Shop Talk: Lou Berney Is a Fanatical Believer in Naps

    Crime writers discuss ritual, craft, and learning that there's no one way to finish a novel.

    By Eli Cranor | October 5, 2023

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    How Paul Vidich Builds His World of Spies

    By Peter Handel | October 5, 2023

    The Western Meets Weird Fiction: A Roundtable Discussion

    By CrimeReads | October 4, 2023

    Sean Howe on High Times Magazine and Its Enigmatic, Larger-than-Life Editor

    By Gregory Daurer | September 29, 2023

    Michele Campbell Leans into the Truth

    Michele Campbell Leans into the Truth

    Campbell discusses her days as a prosecutor, her publishing journey, and trailblazing for Latin crime authors.

    By Richie Narvaez | September 26, 2023

    Why James Patterson and Mike Lupica Came Together to Write a Thriller

    Why James Patterson and Mike Lupica Came Together to Write a Thriller

    And why it didn't happen sooner

    By Rick Pullen | September 25, 2023

    Anjili Babbar On The Rise of Irish Crime Fiction

    Anjili Babbar On The Rise of Irish Crime Fiction

    The author of a new book on the subgenre reflects on Irish crime writing's cultural moment.

    By Molly Odintz | September 21, 2023

    Shop Talk: Nina Simon Tells the Incredible Story Behind Her Breakout Debut Novel

    Shop Talk: Nina Simon Tells the Incredible Story Behind Her Breakout Debut Novel

    Crime writers talking routine, revision, and writing in the kitchen.

    By Eli Cranor | September 21, 2023

    My First Thriller: Jeneva Rose Is in Her Own World

    My First Thriller: Jeneva Rose Is in Her Own World

    How the bestselling author spurned the traditional publishing world and found her own way to writing success.

    By Rick Pullen | September 12, 2023

    The Backlist: Revisiting Vicki Hendricks' 'Miami Purity' with Alex Segura

    The Backlist: Revisiting Vicki Hendricks' 'Miami Purity' with Alex Segura

    Polly Stewart in discussion with today's top crime writers, returning to some of their favorite books.

    By Polly Stewart | August 31, 2023

    Margot Douaihy on Queering Crime Fiction and Embracing Metaphysical Mystery

    Margot Douaihy on Queering Crime Fiction and Embracing Metaphysical Mystery

    Read an interview with Douaihy and see the cover reveal of her second Sister Holiday mystery, Blessed Water

    By Molly Odintz | August 30, 2023

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