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Discover the History of Literary Mysteries with Professor David Schmid
Whether you’re a fan of the books or just enjoy the ways in which mystery and suspense have permeated popular culture outlets such as television, movies, radio, podcasts and more, this enlightening chat with Professor David Schmid will shed new light and insights into the genre on Wednesday, November 9, 6-7 PM ET.
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Hello everyone! I'm very much looking forward to answering your questions. And just in case you were wondering... I'm completely innocent! It was the butler that did it! -Professor David Schmid -
What mystery or suspense book most influenced or changed the genre?
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Learn more about this relationship between police and detective in Professor Schmid's brand new course: The Secrets of Great Mystery and Suspense Fiction.
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How do authors manage the challenge of writing mystery and suspense fiction nowadays, plots set in contemporary society, when almost NO mystery exists anymore, given the ubiquity of security cameras, cell phones, citizen journalism, etc.?
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Hi, Dr. Schmid and thanks for doing this. I bought your course and am looking forward to watching it. You cover mysteries and suspense stories, but I wonder if you talk about thrillers as well.
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How did you get into this area of study? Was it a slow evolution or did one book/movie drag you into the genre?
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I used to love Encyclopedia Brown, Cam Jansen, Trixie Beldon, and Nancy Drew. What are some modern versions of kid-friendly mysteries to introduce my children to this genre?
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Why do mystery writers give detectives such profound flaws? They are often addicts of some sort or simply have deplorable personalities.
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What’s the difference between mystery and suspense? Can you have one and not the other?
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How do true-crime authors get such intimate details and full conversations?
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After reading lots of mystery and suspense, I’ve gotten good at figuring out the endings. Can you share a few books that deliver really good, unexpected endings?
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Can you recommend some lesser-known series or authors for someone who reads mysteries extensively?
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Professor Schmid in very deep thought.
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What makes for a compelling story that lasts the ages? It seems that once you solve the mystery, the thrill is over. Why can some books/ characters be reread and still remain fresh?
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If mystery genera were a cake, what kind would it be?
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What is the difference between a “thriller” and a “suspense” or even a “mystery”? For example, is John Grisham considered to be a writer in the mystery and suspense genre? What about Dan Brown?
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Would you consider HH Holmes as America's first serial killer?
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Are there any cartoon or animated mysteries that you enjoy?
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What are some examples of new labels recently assigned to sub-categories or sub-genres (genera?) of innovative mystery and suspense novels? For example, do "Twitter mysteries" exist?
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Do you ever get nightmares from these books? Or are you immune by now?
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Thanks so much for your great questions, everyone! It's been a real pleasure and as Sam Spade once said, "Success to crime!"
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Thank you so much for joining us this evening. A special thank-you goes out to Professor David Schmid for taking the time to provide us with such insightful answers to your questions. If you missed an answer, there will be a transcript of the live chat for everyone to read on our website shortly. We hope you will join us for future chats with our Great Courses instructors.
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Tune in on December 15, 2016 for our next chat with Professor Bonura right here at live.thegreatcourses.com!
