Val McDermid on Crime, Craft, and Creative Fearlessness

Categories: Author | Interview | Mystery

Jen Forbus interviews Val McDermid about her remarkable career in crime fiction. They discuss her work in film and television, her creative process, and the challenges that continue to inspire and push her as a writer.

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