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The Dogs of Crime Fiction

Posted August 14, 2014 by Joel Goldman & filed under Crime Fiction, Reading fiction.

As we swelter in the dog days of summer, it seems like a fitting time to pay tribute the dogs of crime fiction. Our four legged friends often appear in mysteries and thrillers, and whether they’re featured as sidekicks or side notes, they’re usually scene stealers. Adding comic relief or bringing out the humanity… Continue Reading The Dogs of Crime Fiction »

Crime Fiction Sidekicks

Posted June 12, 2014 by Joel Goldman & filed under Creating characters, Crime Fiction, Crime Novels, How to write, Reading fiction, Story Telling, Writing Crime Fiction, Writing Crime Thrillers.

Sherlock Holmes had Watson. Poirot had Captain Hastings. The crime fiction sidekick is an integral character in many of the most popular mystery series – and for good reason. Sidekicks help move the story along and serve as surrogates for readers – asking the same questions we’re wondering and offering our own theories and… Continue Reading Crime Fiction Sidekicks »