Why I Don’t Write Cutesy Murder Mysteries

As a longtime lover of mysteries, I read all sorts of mystery books, and I’m fascinated by the idea of “murder mystery” parties and such. Castle is one of my favorite TV shows. But I have to say that while I enjoy all these things, they also bother me on a certain level, too. Because in most popular fiction, and especially in television series, an important element is missing: the grieving families and friends.

We all walk among murderers every day. It’s true, because most murderers do not sta...