Thriller authors Karen and Bill Brodsky talk about BEYOND HONOR, their debut novel and the first book in a new series, and about building the story’s protagonist, Kevin Rhoads, and the plots and secrets he finds himself mixed up in.
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“Tear the City Down”: Andre Hardy talks urban crime noir, and jazz Exploring his journey from pro football player to crime writer
Debut crime thriller author Andre Hardy talks about TEAR THE CITY DOWN, and how his love of reading led to his journey to discover writing and how an MFA program honed his ability to tell that story.
Writing Horror for the Times We’re In
The adage that the truth is often stranger than fiction could equally be applied to horror—what’s already happening in our world is more frightening than Dracula, and worth writing about
Spinning New Vampire Lore
I’d been obsessed with vampires since my first viewing of the 1992 movie version of Bram Stoker’s Dracula. And after dipping my toe into the fiction writing world, I bit my lip waiting for the right vampire novel idea to surface.
The 2026 ITW Thriller Awards Winners
The 2026 ITW Thriller Award Winners have just been announced at the glamorous ThrillerFest Awards Banquet. Congratulations to all the winners—and to all the nominees.
The 2026 Hugo Awards Finalists
The 2026 Hugo Awards, the Lodestar Award, and the Astounding Award will be presented on Sunday evening, August 30, 2026 at a formal ceremony at LAcon V.
The 2026 Aurora Awards Finalists
The Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy Association has announced the nominees for the 2026 Aurora Awards
A Personal Reader Or Not?
There is one piece of advice I have yet to embrace fully but also don’t toss out. That is the idea of having a personal reader—someone in your life who is the first to read what you write.
Paws, Prompts, and Murder. . . AI Goes Cozy
In the 21st century, it’s going to take AI and a robotic sidekick to help cozy detectives, amateur sleuths, and the occasional coffee shop owner bring criminals to justice.
Linking Horror With My Hobbies
“What inspires your work?” is a question that authors hear often. I admit I feel as though I disappoint others with my responses.
