What Critics Look For in a Great Book

Presented by: Art Taylor | Bill Crider | Brian Skupin | Dick Lochte | Kate Stein

Categories: Career | Craft | Interview | Magazine | Mystery

Art Taylor, Bill Crider, Brian Skupin, Dick Lochte, and Kate Stein from Mystery Scene magazine offer behind-the-scenes insight into reviewing books. They discuss interviewing authors, editing reviews, and what catches their attention when evaluating submissions from writers and critics alike.

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