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Why Humor is one of the Sharpest Tools in a Writer’s Arsenal

Why Humor is one of the Sharpest Tools in a Writer’s Arsenal

Levity doesn't undercut the power of a novel—it amplifies the emotional weight of a scene

By Rob Hart | June 11, 2024

Escape from the Totality: Seeing the Future, Fueled by the Past

Escape from the Totality: Seeing the Future, Fueled by the Past

A Cold War refugee writes about how life informs the characters and tone in his new thriller, 'The Man Who Saw Seconds'

By Alexander Boldizar | May 23, 2024

Was the Real-Life Prototype for Ian Fleming's Bond a Triple Agent?

Was the Real-Life Prototype for Ian Fleming's Bond a Triple Agent?

Author Jesse Fink digs into the enigmatic smear campaign of Dick Ellis, Britain’s Decorated Number Three Spy During World War II.

By Jesse Fink | May 22, 2024

Abir Mukherjee on Writing a Conspiracy Thriller

Abir Mukherjee on Writing a Conspiracy Thriller "From a Position of Anger"

Conspiracy, manipulation, misplaced patriotism and bombs: Chasing America’s dark side in 'Hunted'

By Nancie Clare | May 8, 2024

My Life and Times with Clive Cussler

My Life and Times with Clive Cussler

Jack DuBrul looks back on collaborating with a legendary writer

By Jack Du Brul | May 8, 2024

The State of the Crime Novel, Part 2: The Future of Crime Writing

The State of the Crime Novel, Part 2: The Future of Crime Writing

"Everything's important, everything's on the table, and everything's fair game."

By Molly Odintz | May 1, 2024

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My First Thriller: I.S. Berry

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Kim Sherwood on Women in the World of Bond

By Kim Sherwood | April 23, 2024

Farewell, Prague: How I Had to Leave the City of Inspiration to Write My Spy Novel

By I. S. Berry | April 18, 2024

12 Thrillers That Prove “Blood Is Thicker Than Water”

12 Thrillers That Prove “Blood Is Thicker Than Water”

These family-centered thrillers provide the ultimate adrenaline rush – and the highest stakes imaginable.

By Hilton Reed | April 5, 2024

The Golden Age of the Paranoid Political Thriller

The Golden Age of the Paranoid Political Thriller

Keith Roysdon on the grand tradition of movies reflecting a deep distrust of those in charge.

By Keith Roysdon | March 25, 2024

The Technothriller: Not Dead, But Hiding in Plain Sight

The Technothriller: Not Dead, But Hiding in Plain Sight

Parker Adams on the heyday of a genre.

By Parker Adams | March 25, 2024

Writer, Woman, Playwright, Spy: How Espionage Influenced Aphra Behn’s Writing

Writer, Woman, Playwright, Spy: How Espionage Influenced Aphra Behn’s Writing

Valorie Castellanos Clark on the Covert Quests of the First Woman to Make a Living Writing in English

By Valorie Castellanos Clark | March 18, 2024

A Brief List of Pitfalls to Avoid When You Write a Thriller

A Brief List of Pitfalls to Avoid When You Write a Thriller

"Don’t let the twist be obvious. But don’t let it come out of left field."

By Kira Peikoff | March 15, 2024

Lisa Gardner: 10 Lessons I Learned in 30 Years of Writing Suspense

Lisa Gardner: 10 Lessons I Learned in 30 Years of Writing Suspense

Always respect your readers. And never read the reviews!

By Lisa Gardner | March 12, 2024

In Praise of Reading Le Carré's Entire Oeuvre In Order

In Praise of Reading Le Carré's Entire Oeuvre In Order

Ben Winters on finishing a project he never wanted to end

By Ben H. Winters | March 8, 2024

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