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Historical Mystery

Mystery/Thriller From Antiques to Alibis: Why We Love Mysteries Steeped in History

Award-winning author Connie Berry discusses the appeal of historical mysteries, from the nostalgia to traveling through time.

Mystery/Thriller Julie Mulhern: It’s All About Voice Robert Lee Brewer

Mystery/Thriller A Conversation With Charles Todd on Writing History as Living Story (Killer Writers)Clay Stafford

From the Magazine The WD Interview: Vanessa Riley Moriah Richard

Write Better Fiction Nathan Gower: On the Mystery of the Writing Process Robert Lee Brewer

Write Better Fiction Monica Hesse: On Lesser-Known Historical Moments Robert Lee Brewer

Write Better Fiction Tom Mead: On Continuing a Murder Mystery Series Robert Lee Brewer

Write Better Fiction 5 Tips for Writing an Ahistorical Novel Tirzah Price

Write Better Fiction 14 Tips for Writing Captivating Historical Mysteries Anna Lee Huber

Write Better Fiction Riley Sager: On Perseverance and Trusting in the Process Robert Lee Brewer

Write Better Fiction Jeremy P. Bushnell: On Playing With Tropes Around Valor and Gender Robert Lee Brewer

Write Better Fiction Kristen Loesch: On the Generosity of the Writing Community Robert Lee Brewer

Write Better Fiction Charles Todd: On the Surprise in the Writing Process Robert Lee Brewer

Write Better Fiction Joanna Margaret: On Ancient Discoveries Inspiring Literary Mystery Robert Lee Brewer

Write Better Fiction Amanda Flower: On Making a Sleuth Out of a Poet Robert Lee Brewer

Write Better Fiction Carole Lawrence: On the Vast Canvas of New York City History Robert Lee Brewer

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