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Writing Influences: A Cuban-Miami Identity & the Periphery of Santeria

Writing Influences: A Cuban-Miami Identity & the Periphery of Santeria

"I wanted to explore different ways this inherited power could be both a burden and a gift, and how often our diasporic heritage is built on silence."

By Vanessa Montalban | October 10, 2023

Learning to Love Thrillers and Their Morally Compromised Characters

Learning to Love Thrillers and Their Morally Compromised Characters

Tim Lane was a stay-at-home dad who found he needed thrillers about people pushed to extremes.

By Tim Lane | October 9, 2023

Jesse Q. Sutanto on Toxic Friendships, Shrinking Attention Spans, and Finding the Muse

Jesse Q. Sutanto on Toxic Friendships, Shrinking Attention Spans, and Finding the Muse

"My characters are very well-behaved because they know I won't hesitate to kill them if they dare stray from the outline."

By Molly Odintz | October 6, 2023

The Western Meets Weird Fiction: A Roundtable Discussion

The Western Meets Weird Fiction: A Roundtable Discussion

Hats. Boots. Tentacles...? On the inherently wonderful mashup of Western settings and weird stories.

By CrimeReads | October 4, 2023

Note to Self, and Other True Crime Fans: These Tragedies Are Real

Note to Self, and Other True Crime Fans: These Tragedies Are Real

Daniel Sweren-Becker on the cost of immersing yourself in true crime culture.

By Daniel Sweren-Becker | October 4, 2023

Nine Crime Novels Featuring Found Families

Nine Crime Novels Featuring Found Families

These characters choose who they include at their crowded tables.

By Lori Rader-Day | October 3, 2023

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A Roundtable Discussion on Dark Academia

A Roundtable Discussion on Dark Academia

Contributors to a new anthology focused on murder in the ivory tower discuss the dramatic rise of the genre.

By CrimeReads | September 27, 2023

A Reading List of Badass Covens

A Reading List of Badass Covens

"Be forewarned that reading these books may spark a strong interest in starting a coven of your own."

By Kim DeRose | September 27, 2023

The Off-Broadway Play <em>Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors</em> Is Cute, Not-So-Bloody Fun

The Off-Broadway Play Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors Is Cute, Not-So-Bloody Fun

"Taking in the whole stage may cause one to wonder if they have stumbled into a goth dance party."

By Jennifer Kneeland | September 26, 2023

Michele Campbell Leans into the Truth

Michele Campbell Leans into the Truth

Campbell discusses her days as a prosecutor, her publishing journey, and trailblazing for Latin crime authors.

By Richie Narvaez | September 26, 2023

Shop Talk: Nina Simon Tells the Incredible Story Behind Her Breakout Debut Novel

Shop Talk: Nina Simon Tells the Incredible Story Behind Her Breakout Debut Novel

Crime writers talking routine, revision, and writing in the kitchen.

By Eli Cranor | September 21, 2023

Six Books Featuring Ghosts with Unfinished Business

Six Books Featuring Ghosts with Unfinished Business

These spectral visitors have goals, and they're not shy about expressing them.

By Meredith R. Lyons | September 21, 2023

Queer Crime Fiction Coming Out This Fall

Queer Crime Fiction Coming Out This Fall

LGBTQIA+ reads for everyone!

By Queer Crime Writers | September 20, 2023

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