Sara Paretsky on Breaking Barriers and Redefining the Detective Novel

Mystery & Crime • Research & Forensics • Writing Craft
2011
Featuring Kevin Gillfoil, Sara Paretsky

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Kevin Gillfoil interviews Sara Paretsky about her creation of the iconic V.I. Warshawski, the backlash her groundbreaking character initially received, the growing influence of technology, and her work with Sisters in Crime (SinC) to champion equity in the industry.

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