Author James Ponti on the Fact vs. Fiction of Museum Heists
James Ponti, author of The Sherlock Society and City Spies, discusses the recent Louvre heist and its impact on his research as a mystery writer.
Ponti is a renowned author of four middle grade series, including the Edgar Award–winning Framed! and the Dead City trilogy. He is also the founder of the Renegades of Middle Grade writers group and an Emmy–nominated television writer and producer.
The recent jewelry heist at the Louvre hits us all differently. For museum officials, it’s an embarrassing lapse in security. For the people of France, it’s a heartbreaking loss of cultural treasures. And for middle grade mystery authors, it’s a disrespectful slap in the face.
Ponti notes that the heist's stranger-than-fiction twists made a mockery of his research as a mystery writer, leaving him feeling like he's been slapped in the face.
Author's summary: James Ponti discusses the Louvre heist's impact on his writing.
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