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Matt Coleman

Matt Coleman writes mysteries and comedy. Both of his novels (Juggling Kittens and Graffiti Creek) have too many bad words for his mom’s liking. Matt also writes about TV, pop culture, and (mostly) indie books for PureFandom.com and Book Riot. Follow him on Twitter @coleman_matt, learn more about him at mattcolemanbooks.com, or contact him at matt.coleman@outlook.com.

Indie Press Polis Launches Diversity-Focused Crime Imprint Agora Books

In an exclusive, Book Riot got to sit down with everyone involved in Polis Books' new imprint, Agora, to talk about the diversity-focused crime indie press.

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Gabino Iglesias sits down with Book Riot to talk about his new book and leading an influx of great indie lit written about/from the immigrant experience.

Laura Kemp Brings Out a New Niche of Indie New Adult Lit

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7 Indie Horror, Mystery, and Crime Novels for Music Lovers

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The Creators of LETHAL LIT on Your Next Bookish Podcast Obsession

The world is gifting us a modern reimagining of Nancy Drew by way of a bookish new podcast. And with ...

The Best Places To Find Indie Mysteries

With the closure of Midnight Ink, Book Riot helps you find other indie publishers who are putting out diverse and dynamic mysteries.

Straight White Male Writers and Mid-Range Jumpers

A reader on some of the exceptional work coming from women, writers of color, and the queer community in the crime genre.

How Book Twitter Has Turned Writers Into Extroverts

On the wonders of Book Twitter, and how the platform has become a place where introverted writers and readers can interact.