Max Allan Collins on Storytelling, Legacy, and a Life in Crime Fiction

Mystery & Crime • Writing Craft
2017
Featuring Clay Stafford, Max Allan Collins

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Clay Stafford interviews legendary mystery writer Max Allan Collins about his prolific career. Their conversation explores his collaborations with Mickey Spillane, his work on Dick Tracy and Ms. Tree, and how his storytelling has evolved across decades of writing.

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