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This is mostly a blog about writing fiction, especially crime fiction, especially that beguiling, elusive form, the short story. But I'm going to talk about novels, music, songwriting, movies, and lots of other stuff, too.

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About Tom Andes

Shamus Award-winning author of the detective novel Wait There Till You Hear from Me (Crescent City Books 2025). Work in Best American Mystery and Suspense Stories 2025. Most recent record is The Ones That Brought You Home.

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