An Interview with Ellen Crosby

A murder-mystery sends a Washington photojournalist on a quest for a killer — and the Independent for a conversation with its author.

An Interview with Erika Swyler

The author chats about dark secrets, the seedy brilliance of carnivals, and the fact that everybody knows someone who’s made out on the docks.

An Interview with Karim Dimechkie

Read Lifted by the Great Nothing with a Coke and a smile…

An Interview with Michelle Brafman

The author's debut novel examines the intersection of religion and three generations of mother-daughter relationships.

An Interview with Alexander McCall Smith

The prolific author discusses recurring characters, loyal fans, and the allure of Edinburgh.

An Interview with Marguerite Reed

The author’s debut feminist sci-fi novel tackles ecological and militaristic themes.

An Interview with Asali Solomon

The author’s latest novel explores the challenges of growing up black in a white world.

An Interview with Sarah Stodola

In her new book, the journalist chronicles how famous scribes do what they do (or did what they did).