I have a new essay featured in CrimeReads that speaks to one of the underlying inspirations for Wake the Wild Creatures… outlaws who are women, and the stories we tell about them.
My essay “Outlaw Women in Fiction” begins like this: “I was twelve years old when I met my first outlaw.”
This essay speaks to a personal experience that led to my own reading fascination… and ultimately, in a tenuous way, a significant character in my book. I hope you enjoy it.