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    Helen Macdonald and Sin Blaché on the Inspiration for Their New Sci-Fi Queer Romance Noir

    Helen Macdonald and Sin Blaché on the Inspiration for Their New Sci-Fi Queer Romance Noir

    The authors round up the books that helped them fuse genres.

    By Helen Macdonald and Sin Blaché | August 8, 2023

    How Megan Davis Went From Whistleblower to Crime Novelist

    How Megan Davis Went From Whistleblower to Crime Novelist

    "The best crime stories come from insiders, but as we know from crime fiction, being an insider is a dangerous game."

    By Megan Davis | August 1, 2023

    The Backlist: Revisiting Chris Pavone's 'The Expats' with Danielle Trussoni

    The Backlist: Revisiting Chris Pavone's 'The Expats' with Danielle Trussoni

    Polly Stewart is in discussion with today's top crime writers, returning to some of their favorite books.

    By Polly Stewart | July 26, 2023

    When Writers Fall in Love

    When Writers Fall in Love

    John David Mann on discovering your characters and learning about them as you go.

    By John David Mann | July 20, 2023

    The Nuclear “What-If” Option<br> in Fiction

    The Nuclear “What-If” Option
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    Why Stories About Nukes, Espionage, and the End of the World Terrify and Excite Us

    By Bruce Borgos | July 19, 2023

    14 YA Horror and Thrillers To Read This Summer (And Beyond)

    14 YA Horror and Thrillers To Read This Summer (And Beyond)

    Summer camp slashers, social justice thrillers, and a whole lot of dead influencers...

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    The Danger of Adventure

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    Worth the Wait: Talking with <em>Mother Howl</em>’s Craig Clevenger

    Worth the Wait: Talking with Mother Howl’s Craig Clevenger

    Rob Hart and Craig Clevenger in a wide-ranging conversation about writing and moving across genres.

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    The Businessman and the Author

    The Businessman and the Author

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    High Tech in Low Places: The Makings of the Tech Bro Villain

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    The Best New Crime Shows to Watch This Month

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