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Steven Torres on Getting Rid of the Labels and Just Writing About Humans (and Inevitably, Violence)

Steven Torres on Getting Rid of the Labels and Just Writing About Humans (and Inevitably, Violence)

The Bronx-born author returns with a tale of revenge

By Richie Narvaez | February 11, 2022

Shop Talk: Laura Lippman Is a Morning Writer (But the Walk Comes First)

Shop Talk: Laura Lippman Is a Morning Writer (But the Walk Comes First)

Crime writers talking routine, exercise, posture, and making sure you can punch the keys hard enough.

By Eli Cranor | February 3, 2022

Paul Vidich on the Pleasures of the Literary Spy Novel and the Ethical Ambiguities of the Late Cold War

Paul Vidich on the Pleasures of the Literary Spy Novel and the Ethical Ambiguities of the Late Cold War

Vidich discusses his new novel, a Berlin tale with a nod to Hitchcock and a fascinating basis in the memoirs of Stasi spy chiefs.

By Alex Segura | February 2, 2022

Gabriel Valjan on Forgotten Histories, Curiosity, and Carving Out a Space for Writers

Gabriel Valjan on Forgotten Histories, Curiosity, and Carving Out a Space for Writers

The prolific writer and booster of other writers discusses the long road to his latest novel.

By Richie Narvaez | January 26, 2022

John Darnielle on the Allure of Gory Stories and the Reality of What They're Really About

John Darnielle on the Allure of Gory Stories and the Reality of What They're Really About

The author and musician discusses crime, urban legend, and the anachronistic porn shop that inspired his latest novel.

By Dwyer Murphy | January 25, 2022

California Son: A Conversation with T. Jefferson Parker

California Son: A Conversation with T. Jefferson Parker

In his newest novel, A Thousand Steps, Parker cements his reputation as a quintessential Southern California writer.

By Nancie Clare | January 18, 2022

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Amina Akhtar on Ravens, Gurus, and Writing a Mystery Set in the Wellness Industry

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By Alex Segura | December 15, 2021

An Interview With the Translators of Keigo Higashino's Crime Novels

An Interview With the Translators of Keigo Higashino's Crime Novels

Giles Murray and Alexander O. Smith talk Tokyo side streets and traditional mysteries, interviewed by Hector DeJean.

By Hector DeJean | December 13, 2021

The New Generation of African Crime Writers

The New Generation of African Crime Writers

Femi Kayode, Ameera Patel, Chanette Paul, Kwei Quartey, Bryony Rheam, and Michael Stanley on all things crime fiction in Africa.

By Joanne Hichens | December 8, 2021

Shop Talk: Alex Segura Is Always Writing, Even When He's Not

Shop Talk: Alex Segura Is Always Writing, Even When He's Not

Crime writers talking routine, revision, and knocking out fifteen good minutes while the kids are napping.

By Eli Cranor | December 2, 2021

Faith Jones on Growing Up in a Cult, Leaving the Fold, and Reconnecting with Family

Faith Jones on Growing Up in a Cult, Leaving the Fold, and Reconnecting with Family

After a horrifying childhood under the control of the Children of God, Faith Jones managed to escape—and live a full life.

By Molly Odintz | December 1, 2021

Shop Talk: Rachel Howzell Hall Writes Longhand, Loves Office Supplies, and Has One Magical Story About a Lost Manuscript

Shop Talk: Rachel Howzell Hall Writes Longhand, Loves Office Supplies, and Has One Magical Story About a Lost Manuscript

Crime writers on routine, color coding, and why you should always take your manuscript inside with you.

By Eli Cranor | November 11, 2021

Drug Smugglers, Miami Outlaws, and the Mad Quest to Sell

Drug Smugglers, Miami Outlaws, and the Mad Quest to Sell "Hemingway's Picasso"

A new podcast explores the life and adventures of Steve Kough, a man who always knew he had a story to tell. We're catching up with host and writer, Leah Carroll.

By Dwyer Murphy | November 9, 2021

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