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Oh Mother! Mothers in Horror and the Horror They Represent

Oh Mother! Mothers in Horror and the Horror They Represent

Leslie J. Anderson considers the literature of scary kids, scarier mothers, and the terrifying project of raising a child

By Leslie J. Anderson | August 14, 2024

Katrina Monroe on Eldest Daughter Syndrome

Katrina Monroe on Eldest Daughter Syndrome

Or, writing a psychological thriller as a both a love song to sisterhood and a reckoning with its uneven responsibilities

By Katrina Monroe | August 13, 2024

Zoje Stage: My Quest for Realism in Genre Fiction

Zoje Stage: My Quest for Realism in Genre Fiction

From film to novels, a journey in search of character-driven story.

By Zoje Stage | August 13, 2024

Beach Reads for a Changing World: 5 Page-Turning Eco-Mysteries

Beach Reads for a Changing World: 5 Page-Turning Eco-Mysteries

Midge Raymond on the urgency of the eco-mystery.

By Midge Raymond | August 12, 2024

The Many Faces of the Witch: A Reading List

The Many Faces of the Witch: A Reading List

Stacie Murphy on witches and witchcraft across eras and genres.

By Stacie Murphy | August 9, 2024

5 Iconic 1990s Thriller Films

5 Iconic 1990s Thriller Films

"The thing that made these movies...was the fact that the villains started off seeming like regular people."

By Liz Alterman | August 9, 2024

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The Perfect Getaway: Why Sedona, Arizona Is a Prime Location...for Crime Fiction

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The area is celebrated for red rock canyons, hiking trails and spirituality. But there's a darker side.

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