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William Hjortsberg

That Ole Devil Called Celluloid and Angel Heart

By Richard Parker

May 9, 2013

The process of converting an author’s literary vision and framing key plot points sometimes casually buried in the paragraphs or only hinted at by the writer is no mean feat and it’s a skill that can bring a whole new dimension to a story. It’s also a process that has given vivid life to some…

Houdini Poster

Magical Mystery Tour: Houdini’s Appearances

By William I. Lengeman III

February 2, 2012

I never intended to make an informal survey of the many appearances of Harry Houdini in the annals of mystery fiction. It just sort of happened that way. Quite frankly, until I began investigating the matter I didn’t realize that he was a character so beloved by mystery writers—and writers in general, even celebrity authors…

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