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One girl's ongoing investigation of the crime fiction genre.

Author Interview: Amy Gentry, author of GOOD AS GONE

July 27, 2016

There's something deliciously creepy about reading a crime novel set in a city you used to call homeβ€”I discovered that and much more in Amy Gentry's debut novel, GOOD AS GONE. Today I'm thrilled to share my Q&A with Gentry, wherein she discusses her debut novel, the influence of Houston on her writing, what she's currently reading, and more! 

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In Author Q&A Tags Author Q&A, Author Interview, Suspense Novel
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Q&A: Emelie Schepp, International Bestselling Author of MARKED FOR LIFE

May 31, 2016

I am so thrilled to share this fascinating Q&A with international bestselling author Emelie Schepp, whose US debut MARKED FOR LIFE hits shelves June 14, 2016. Emelie is a Swedish author of crime fiction, with a truly inspirational story behind her self-made success. Read on for insight into Emelie's career and rising star on the Nordic Noir scene.

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In Author Q&A Tags Scandinavian Crime Fiction, Scandinavian Authors, Books, Book Recommendation, Author Interview
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Left to right: HΓ₯kan, myself, and Jerker

Left to right: HΓ₯kan, myself, and Jerker

Lunch with Erik Axl Sund, authors of THE CROW GIRL

May 20, 2016

On May 18th, I had the once-in-a-lifetime chance to sit down and chat with Erik Axl Sund, the brilliant authors of THE CROW GIRL, arguably the best book I've read in recent memory. Read on for a behind the scenes glimpse into their writing process, their inspiration as authors, and more!

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In Book Recommendation, Author Q&A Tags Scandinavian Crime Fiction, Books, Crime Fiction, Author Interview, Book Recommendation
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Q&A: Sofie Sarenbrant, Author of KILLER DEAL

May 3, 2016

Sofie Sarenbrant is such a thoughtful, inspiring woman, and our conversation perfectly reflects that. KILLER DEAL is a fresh, engaging Scandinavian crime read from one of Scandinavian crime fiction's rising stars. Read on for our Q&A!

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In Author Q&A Tags Books, Author Q&A, Scandinavian Crime Fiction
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A Q&A with Icelandic Crime Author Ragnar JΓ³nasson

March 23, 2016

There is a special place in my heart for Ragnar JΓ³nasson's Dark Iceland series, and I am so thrilled to have had the chance to chat with the author himself about crime writing, his recommended Icelandic crime fiction reading list, and news about the Dark Iceland TV series!

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In Author Q&A Tags Author Q&A, Books, Book Recommendation, Scandinavian Crime Fiction, Orenda Books, Iceland
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