Timeless Mysteries: Writing Mysteries That Bring the Past Alive

Alana White, Carmen Amato, Linda Petrilli Duncan, and Thomas A. Burns Jr. discuss what makes historical mysteries so compelling. They explore how to balance research with imagination, find reliable sources, and build richly detailed worlds that draw readers into the past.

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The Crime Books Every Writer Should Read

The Crime Books Every Writer Should Read

Otto Penzler joins Eileen Rendahl, Harriet Logan, Jim Kling, and Larry Light to talk about the crime and mystery books every writer should know. They discuss the titles that define the genre, why these stories endure, and how reading the best work can shape and...