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Rene Denfeld on What Writers Get Wrong About Death Row

The author of The Talking Bone uses her experience as an investigator to craft more accurate crime fiction

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Chess, Hacking, and More: Jason M. Hough on Writing Protagonists with Niche Skills

Chess, Hacking, and More: Jason M. Hough on Writing Protagonists with Niche Skills

The author of Throw Away the Key explores characters who excel in unexpected areas

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5 Mysteries Set at Literary Events, Conferences, and Retreats

5 Mysteries Set at Literary Events, Conferences, and Retreats

Carol Goodman recommends Laura Zigman, Anthony Horowitz, and others

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Rowan Beaird on the Enduring Allure of Cults in Times of Uncertainty

Rowan Beaird on the Enduring Allure of Cults in Times of Uncertainty

The author of Tenderness reflects on a culture's shared obsession

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Fashion Cues and Clues: MJ Soni on Why Clothing Matters in Mysteries

Fashion Cues and Clues: MJ Soni on Why Clothing Matters in Mysteries

From the author of 'The Masala Chai Mystery Club'

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Christopher Golden's Secrets to Creating Dread and Writing Great Horror Thrillers

Christopher Golden's Secrets to Creating Dread and Writing Great Horror Thrillers

The author of Carry Me to My Grave shares advice on pacing, atmospherics, and more

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A Conversation About 'The Kidnapping of Arabella,' An Italian Road Movie from Writer-Director Carolina Cavalli

A Conversation About 'The Kidnapping of Arabella,' An Italian Road Movie from Writer-Director Carolina Cavalli

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Luanne Rice on Crafting Character-Driven Suspense Set on Rhode Island's Iconic Coast

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They're in That??: The Bond Villain Henchman Who Played <em>The Twilight Zone</em>'s Most Famous Alien

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The Best Psychological Thrillers of July 2026

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Gary Phillips on Writing a Contemporary Los Angeles Heist Novel

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