Mystery authors talk about why murder is so appealing in fiction, strong women in historical mystery fiction, and how death benefits the story, character relations, and ourselves.
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Clay Stafford Interviews Max Allan Collins about his long storied career as a mystery writer. The interview goes over Collins's relationship with Mickey Spillane, his work on Dick Tracy, Ms. Tree, and a few of his other novels.
Panelists discuss essential elements of successful thrillers, including character development (making protagonists relatable and interesting enough that readers care about their fate), building tension through multiple climaxes leading to a big payoff, and creating a...
U.S. Department of State Special Agent Ron Campbell explains the reality of overseas counterintelligence, warfare, and protection to help advise writers.