Writing a Protagonist That Can Get With It

Joseph Terrell, Andrew J. Peters, Cate Holahan, Howard Owen, Kerry Peresta, and Reavis Z. Wortham break down what makes a mystery protagonist truly compelling. They explore motivation, moral complexity, and how to reveal information at the right moment so readers stay invested in both the character and the story.

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Crime Fiction as a Mirror of Society

Crime Fiction as a Mirror of Society

Crime novels do more than entertain. They hold a mirror up to society. In this conversation, authors explore how crime fiction reflects social realities, exposes injustice, and engages with the cultural moment it’s written in. They discuss why they choose crime as a...

Finding Your Place in the Mystery Genre

Finding Your Place in the Mystery Genre

Jill Marr, Lucienne Diver, Lynette Ingram, and Philip Cioffari explore the many branches of the mystery genre. They discuss how tone, theme, and style shape everything from classic whodunits to literary mysteries, and how writers can find their place while still...