Sarah Weinman: Adored this essay by Denise Mina on taking a spin through the Raymond Chandler Universe and why it’s impossible to ignore politics, feminism, and changing social mores:

Adored this essay by Denise Mina on taking a spin through the Raymond Chandler Universe and why it’s impossible to ignore politics, feminism, and changing social mores:

Opinion | Stepping Into Raymond Chandler’s Shoes Showed Me the Power of Fictionwww.nytimes.com As a crime writer, I’ve learned that the most lurid novels are often the ones with a real chance to make the world a better place.

It's very much how I approach writing the Radio Theater episodes, taking 40's style radio shows and writing them with today's eyes.

I did as well. She made so many good points. And she has a contract for three books--that's great.

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