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    Writers Under Lockdown: Surviving (and Writing) During a Pandemic

    Writers Under Lockdown: Surviving (and Writing) During a Pandemic

    Is anyone getting any writing done these days? Contributors to a new anthology share stories of creativity, inspiration, and outrage.

    By Nick Kolakowski | June 15, 2020

    John Logan, Creator of Penny Dreadful, on His New Spinoff Series, City of Angels

    John Logan, Creator of Penny Dreadful, on His New Spinoff Series, City of Angels

    "You can't imagine how happy I am to be writing a proper crime story!"

    By Michael Barson | June 5, 2020

    My First Thriller: <br>Tess Gerritsen

    My First Thriller:
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    How the creator of Rizzoli & Isles went from working late-night hospital shifts in Honolulu to writing bestselling thrillers.

    By Rick Pullen | June 4, 2020

    A Conversation with a Serial Killer About the First Time He Killed a Taxi Driver

    A Conversation with a Serial Killer About the First Time He Killed a Taxi Driver

    "There was no special feeling of pleasure, or fear . . . nothing. I don’t remember feeling anything."

    By Carlos Busqued | June 3, 2020

    Patrick Hoffman's Intricate Crime Novels Are the Books You Should Be Reading Now

    Patrick Hoffman's Intricate Crime Novels Are the Books You Should Be Reading Now

    Talking civil disputes, global conspiracies, and New York City neighborhoods with the author of Clean Hands

    By Dwyer Murphy | June 2, 2020

    Graphic Content: Chris Claremont and the Making of an X-Men Icon

    Graphic Content: Chris Claremont and the Making of an X-Men Icon

    The legendary X-Men writer on the idea of Dark Phoenix as a femme fatale and more

    By Alex Segura | June 1, 2020

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    A Round Table Discussion on Diversity in Crime Fiction

    By CrimeReads | May 29, 2020

    Martin Edwards on the Enduring Popularity of Traditional Mysteries

    By Michael Barson | May 27, 2020

    Graphic Content: Entering the sci-fi noir world of Lemire, Kindt, and Rubin’s Cosmic Detective

    By Alex Segura | May 18, 2020

    How Do You Balance the Needs of Modern Readers with the Details of the Past?

    How Do You Balance the Needs of Modern Readers with the Details of the Past?

    Mariah Fredericks & Jess Montgomery on research, character, and the craft of historical fiction.

    By Jess Montgomery & Mariah Fredericks | May 11, 2020

    My First Thriller: <br>Michael Connelly

    My First Thriller:
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    How the creator of Harry Bosch discovered Chandler, forged a career, overcame rejection, and got his first book published.

    By Rick Pullen | May 7, 2020

    The State of Crime Writing in 2020: Part 2

    The State of Crime Writing in 2020: Part 2

    A roundtable discussion with the nominees for the Mystery Writers of America's 2020 Edgar Awards

    By CrimeReads | April 29, 2020

    Ed Brubaker on Nostalgia, Adventure Stories, and Teens Hunting Demons

    Ed Brubaker on Nostalgia, Adventure Stories, and Teens Hunting Demons

    A Graphic Content special edition for the surprise release of Ed Brubaker and Marcos Martin’s FRIDAY

    By Alex Segura | April 29, 2020

    The State of Crime Writing in 2020: Part 1

    The State of Crime Writing in 2020: Part 1

    A roundtable discussion with the nominees for the Mystery Writers of America's 2020 Edgar Awards

    By CrimeReads | April 28, 2020

    Marcia Clark For the Defense

    Marcia Clark For the Defense

    The Famed Attorney and Bestselling Author Talks Crime, Compulsion, and (Lack of) Closure

    By John B. Valeri | April 20, 2020

    Donna Leon on Italian Culture, Environmentalism, and Her Long-Running Series

    Donna Leon on Italian Culture, Environmentalism, and Her Long-Running Series

    The crime maestro celebrates the generosity of Italians, in both ordinary and extraordinary times.

    By CrimeReads | April 13, 2020

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