In keeping with the spirit of "In REFERENCE to Murder," every now and then I like to pull a few sites from The Crime Fiction Resrouces List on which to throw the spotlight, in this case some of the newer sites I've run across.
In case you hadn't heard, The Bloodstained Bookshelf folded after many years of loyal service of providing lists of upcoming crime fiction releases organized by month. But fortunately, all is not lost. Ashley McConnell took over bibliographic duties and has moved the list to the Mystery Bookshelf.
Google has added a vast searchable database from photos printed in Life Magazine. Both Duane Swierczynski and Rex Parker have already picked out a couple of gems, Dashiell Hammett smoking in Hollywood, circa 1937 and Mickey Spillane proudly posing with paperback versions of his books.
Grammarphobia throws several of those grammatical Commandments from elementary school English classes out the window and helps reassure today's modern writer that "to boldly go" isn't going to bring the wrath of Khan, er God, down upon you anymore.
The FBI also does its best to help writers "keep it real." They have a site with information on how you can contact the FBI if you have a question about
- Guidance on content regarding FBI investigations, procedures, structure, and history;
- Information on costumes, props, scenery, and weapons;
- Fact checks;
- Liaison and coordination with local FBI field offices;
- Coordination of location shots; and
- Access to FBI facilities for filming scenes, interviews, or b-roll footage
The FBI also has many online resources about procedures, including this one on serial murder.
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