Framed: Mysteries Where the Sleuth is Wrongly Accused

Framed: Mysteries Where the Sleuth is Wrongly Accused

These detectives must solve crimes in order to prove their own innocence

By Jenn McKinlay | February 29, 2024

How Medical Phenomena Can Be Used in Crime Fiction

How Medical Phenomena Can Be Used in Crime Fiction

Done well, it can spread the word about rare conditions. Done poorly, and it can be deeply offensive.

By Eleanor Barker-White | February 27, 2024

The Power of Mirrors in Therapy and Books

The Power of Mirrors in Therapy and Books

Author and psychotherapist Sagit Schwartz reflects on fiction's ability to improve mental health

By Sagit Schwartz | February 26, 2024

Trust No One: Unreliable Narrators vs. Unreliable Secondary Characters

Trust No One: Unreliable Narrators vs. Unreliable Secondary Characters

Mina Hardy on unreliability coming from all sides.

By Mina Hardy | February 22, 2024

Four Books Juxtaposing the Beauty and Ugliness of Ballet

Four Books Juxtaposing the Beauty and Ugliness of Ballet

Tammy Greenwood on works that "peel back the satin and reveal the tender pain beneath"

By Tammy Greenwood | February 21, 2024

The Dos and Don'ts of Crafting an Ensemble Cast

The Dos and Don'ts of Crafting an Ensemble Cast

Vera Kurian has some tips for writing from multiple perspectives

By Vera Kurian | February 21, 2024

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Hold That Train! Writing a Sliding-Doors Thriller

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The Best Psychological Thrillers of February 2024

The Best Psychological Thrillers of February 2024

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6 Books That Elevate the Serial Killer Thriller

6 Books That Elevate the Serial Killer Thriller

Erin Young explores a dark genre with a strong literary tradition.

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I Dreamed of Falling: First Look

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Ivar Leon Menger And Thomas Scholz Talk Fairy Tales, Folklore, and Thrillers

Ivar Leon Menger And Thomas Scholz Talk Fairy Tales, Folklore, and Thrillers

Menger is a writer and filmmaker. Scholz is a literary critic and scholar. Both are fascinated by dark storytelling.

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Bad Characters Make for Good Storytelling: A Conversation

Bad Characters Make for Good Storytelling: A Conversation

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My First Thriller: Lisa Gardner

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