Show, Don’t Tell—Unless Animal Cruelty Is Involved

Show, Don’t Tell—Unless Animal Cruelty Is Involved

On Crafting an Animal Rights Thriller

By Megan Allen | April 13, 2020

10 of the Greatest Con Artist Movies of All-Time

10 of the Greatest Con Artist Movies of All-Time

Elaborate scams, bizarre slang, and hustlers of all stripes.

By Dean Jobb | April 10, 2020

The Courtesan: <br>A Fascinating Woman

The Courtesan:
A Fascinating Woman

The women who shattered taboos and crossed social barriers in 19th century Europe.

By M.J. Tjia | April 10, 2020

The 12 Darkest Endings in the History of Noir Fiction

The 12 Darkest Endings in the History of Noir Fiction

Noir is known for bleakness and despair. These 12 books outdo them all.

By Zach Vasquez | April 10, 2020

Elmore Leonard, Florida Man

Elmore Leonard, Florida Man

The wild crimes and strange characters that inspired a legendary author to reinvent himself and his work in true Florida style.

By Craig Pittman | April 9, 2020

Suing Hollywood

Suing Hollywood

Author Tess Gerritsen took on a Hollywood studio for screenplay theft. It was just the start of a long, strange journey.

By Tess Gerritsen | April 9, 2020

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Women of Intrigue: Unconventional Female Protagonists in Long-Running Crime Fiction Series

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5 Psychological Thrillers You Should Read This April

By Lisa Levy | April 8, 2020

Ludwig Bemelmans, Beloved Author of <em>Madeline</em>, Once Shot a Man.

Ludwig Bemelmans, Beloved Author of Madeline, Once Shot a Man.

He was only sixteen.

By Olivia Rutigliano | April 8, 2020

5 Great Crime Novels Bringing Multicultural Heroes and Representation to Mystery

5 Great Crime Novels Bringing Multicultural Heroes and Representation to Mystery

Searching for diversity in crime fiction.

By Elle Marr | April 8, 2020

Columbus, Ohio: From Cowtown to Crimetown

Columbus, Ohio: From Cowtown to Crimetown

Why the U.S.'s 14th largest city is the next center for crime writing.

By Andrew Welsh-Huggins | April 8, 2020

Don Winslow's Return to California Noir

Don Winslow's Return to California Noir

The author discusses socially-engaged crime fiction, surf stories, breakfast burritos, and returning to life on the coast.

By Dwyer Murphy | April 7, 2020

The Strange, Sordid World of Elizabethan-Era True Crime

The Strange, Sordid World of Elizabethan-Era True Crime

Elizabethan England had a true crime phenomenon of its own, full of con artists, cannibals, wizards, and tales from prison.

By Megan Campisi | April 7, 2020

Historical Novels and the Morally Gray Character

Historical Novels and the Morally Gray Character

The best historical fiction explores compelling characters stuck in the murky moral in-betweens.

By Anika Scott | April 7, 2020

Honestly, Writing a Recurring Character is a Lot Like Having an Imaginary Friend

Honestly, Writing a Recurring Character is a Lot Like Having an Imaginary Friend

You don't have to stop inventing wonderful individuals just because you're an adult.

By Sulari Gentill | April 7, 2020

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