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    Julie Clark on Speaking Up, Standing Out, and Her New Suspense Novel, 'The Ghostwriter'

    Julie Clark on Speaking Up, Standing Out, and Her New Suspense Novel, 'The Ghostwriter'

    A conversation about persistence and suspense.

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    Robert Fieseler On Florida's Hidden Cold War Against Black and Queer People

    Robert Fieseler On Florida's Hidden Cold War Against Black and Queer People

    "[C]entral aspects of the American past in the 20th century have been censored, sealed, not made available to the public."

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    Elly Griffiths on Victorian London, Time Travel, and Her New Mystery, 'The Frozen People'

    Elly Griffiths on Victorian London, Time Travel, and Her New Mystery, 'The Frozen People'

    A wide-ranging conversation with the bestselling author.

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    Thom Mount on Hollywood, Fixers, and a Town Full of Secrets

    Thom Mount on Hollywood, Fixers, and a Town Full of Secrets

    The former president of Universal Pictures has his debut novel, and it's full of insider stories and secrets.

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    Rob Hart on “The Medusa Protocol” and the Challenges of Writing a Thriller Sequel

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