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Vote For Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year

The long list for the Theakstons Old Peculier prize, given out at Harrogate Crime Festival in July, has been announced. You can vote online…

Started by Sandra Ruttan

0 May 19, 2007
Reply by Pepper Smith

Neglected Authors -- Who Are They?

Simply put: Who do you think are the crime fiction authors who deserve a bigger reading audience? You know, the ones who consistently produ…

Started by Alan Cranis

29 May 18, 2007
Reply by Sunnie Gill

A Writing Prompt: The Worst Hangover Of Your Life

This is a contest. Tell me about the worst hangover you've ever had, and the night that preceded it. The winner gets a $25 gift certificate…

Started by Jude Hardin

23 May 18, 2007
Reply by Jude Hardin

Blinkered publishers

We have started an interesting discussion on our blog (www.ladykillers.typepad.com) about publishers making blanket decisions on what sells…

Started by Rhys Bowen

3 May 17, 2007
Reply by Eric Christopherson

Anyone subscribe to Poynter.org?

I've been subscribed for a few years because of my freelance work, but I've also found it useful when it comes to fiction. Check out Chip S…

Started by Christa M. Miller

5 May 17, 2007
Reply by Christa M. Miller

Which Conference to attend... and why?

I got hooked on Love is Murder in Chicago mostly because it takes in almost everything you might call crime fiction (mystery, horror, thril…

Started by Austin S. Camacho

10 May 17, 2007
Reply by Meredith Anthony

Classics

I just got finished reading On the Road by Kerouac and I'm starting In Cold Blood by Capote. I've read 2 Faulkners, 3 Steinbecks, and a cou…

Started by Jeffrey Marks

20 May 16, 2007
Reply by Christa M. Miller

Traditional Mystery--Is it on life support or just needing a face lift?

I've always loved the elements of mystery in a good story. Who doesn't want to read and solve the case along with the protagonist? There's…

Started by Jordan Dane

27 May 15, 2007
Reply by Dennis Leppanen

Conferences and the Myers-Briggs

Almost a week since I flew back from Malice Domestic, and I'm still ambivalent about the experience. I enjoyed myself on the whole, althoug…

Started by Julie Lomoe

10 May 15, 2007
Reply by Julie Lomoe

BSP: What's the motivation? (Don't worry, it's not about my book)

In the wake of some intense bonding within the mystery community at Malice Domestic, and during Edgars Week before that, it has occurred to…

Started by Elizabeth Zelvin

9 May 14, 2007
Reply by Elizabeth Zelvin

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