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My Memories of Elmore Leonard

Crime fiction writer Elmore Leonard was a fun man who was definitely not your usual guy

I feel a real need to write about the death of crime fiction novelist Elmore Leonard, who passed away yesterday at his home in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. I had the pleasure of meeting Elmore Leonard years ago at Balthazar Korab’s home … Continue reading

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How do Authors Portray Death in Thriller Novels?

An interview from The Creative Penn with a real-life detective reveals how often they get it wrong.

One pervasive way our culture’s intrigue with death is manifested is through crime thriller novels. On TV, at the movies, and in literature, we devour the scenes and experiences of violent and mysterious death. Somehow, consuming death in this way … Continue reading

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