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Hope Thompson, Dark Thoughts and Other Stories
In this podcast, Hope Thompson discusses her short story collection Dark Thoughts and Other Stories, which blends noir elements with character-driven narratives. Hope explained her transition from theater and screenwriting to crime fiction, inspired by her role as host of Toronto Noir at the Bar. We examine two stories from the collection: "Dark Thoughts," featuring an advice columnist who receives a threatening letter, and "Locked Room Mystery," a 1930s-set tale about a young man obsessed with a serial killer. Hope shared her writing process, including her fascination with noir and her…
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