INTERVIEW WITH THOMAS KAPLAN-MAXFIELD

Thomas Kaplan-Maxfield is a Professor of English at Boston College, where he teaches detective fiction, science fiction, gothic fiction, and creative nonfiction writing. A beloved professor, he is in the process of writing the third novel of An Adventure on the Heights, a series influenced by the Harry Potter and The Da Vinci Code. His […]

Setting and Family Stories by Emily Critchley

  Setting and Family Stories by Emily Critchley   I’ve never lived in North Lincolnshire but I’ve visited often and it’s always been very present in my imagination. Having listened to the memories of my mother’s childhood, and the stories of my grandparents, it felt natural for me to use the place where my mother, […]

The Confessions of a True Crime Addict by Cara Hunter

The Confessions of a True Crime Addict by Cara Hunter   When I was asked if I’d like to contribute to the Strand’s blog, I naturally headed straight over to the website to see what you’re all interested in. And imagine my delight to find you have a whole section devoted to True Crime. These, […]