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\nWhen I googled Oxford Noir, I found pictures of black shoes. That makes sense I suppose. Then I started wondering what it would take to invent a new subgenre and have it appear on google so that Oxford Noir becomes crime fiction about Oxford, with Graham Dinton being its main exponent.<\/p>\n

Perhaps Emma, my main character, is not dark enough or flawed enough. Noir fiction definitions say that the main protagonist should include self-destructive qualities. Does Emma have enough of those? Maybe more so next time.<\/p>\n

Domestic Noir is a subgenre label invented by the excellent novelist Julia Crouch. See my post regarding lessons learned at CrimeFest<\/a>. It can be described as fiction taking place in the domestic sphere with a challenging and somewhat dangerous prospect for the inhabitants.<\/p>\n

So why not Oxford Noir then? It can be a dangerous place for the inhabitants at times too. At least in the world of fiction.<\/p>\n

Take a look at Held to Ransom<\/a><\/span>. Oxford Noir? You decide. If you do, surely Google will follow.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

(Image courtesy of https:\/\/nisolo.com\/products\/oliver-oxford-noir) When I googled Oxford Noir, I found pictures of black shoes. That makes sense I suppose. Then I started wondering what it would take to invent a new subgenre and have it appear on google so that Oxford Noir becomes crime fiction about Oxford, with Graham Dinton being its main exponent. 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