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

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.

To access this content, please sign up as a member.

Check out these other resources:

Weapons and Tactics for Crime Writers

Retired DEA agent and former Florida Department of Law Enforcement special agent Jim Born shares practical insights into firearms, gun safety, and law enforcement tactics. This session helps crime writers understand how weapons are used in real investigations and how...

The Comfort Formula Behind Cozy Mysteries

The Comfort Formula Behind Cozy Mysteries

Anne Louise Bannon, Debra H. Goldstein, and Honora Finkelstein discuss why cozy mysteries continue to attract devoted readers. They focus on tone, close knit communities, and gentle suspense, showing how these elements work together to create stories that feel...

The Writers Who Made the Masters

The Writers Who Made the Masters

In this engaging conversation, Mark Coggins speaks with leading crime and mystery authors about the writers who shaped their craft. They discuss the books that influenced them, how their reading habits inform their work, and the lasting impact of the masters who...