I had the chance last weekend to participate in a Zoom-carried conversation with UK author/crime-fiction historian Martin Edwards. Sponsored by the North American chapter of the Crime Writers’ Association—which I hadn’t previously known existed—that 77-minute event was hosted by Alice K. Boatwright (author of the Ellie Kent mysteries), and found Edwards being interviewed by short-story writer and English professor Art Taylor (The Adventure of the Castle Thief and Other Expeditions and Indiscretions). During their exchange, Edwards talked about the CWA, his recent books, the difference between concocting novels and short fiction, how mystery short stories have evolved over the last century, the psychological value of winning awards, and much more. You can now watch it all on YouTube.
By the way, the previous presentation by this same group had Verena Rose talking with Sara Paretsky, the creator of V.I. Warshawski.
Friday, April 14, 2023
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