Blending humor with crime can create stories that are both suspenseful and entertaining. In this session, panelists discuss how to weave comedy into crime fiction, from comedic private investigators to caper driven plots, while maintaining tension and keeping the story grounded.
What Drives Your Characters Forward
A.M. Adair, Chrissy Hicks, Coranna Adams, Katherine Hutchinson Hayes, Kit Sanders, and Sateash Hime explore what drives character behavior. They examine desires, fears, and internal conflicts, showing how psychology shapes motivation and fuels transformation.




