Ashley-Ruth Bernier, Diane Sismour, Gay Yellen, John Carenen, Mary Adams Belk, and Melissa Collings explore how to weave romance naturally into a story. They discuss how authentic emotional connection can deepen character development, raise the stakes, and strengthen a story’s emotional impact.
When Crime Becomes Visual Storytelling
Dale Berry, Duane Swierczynski, Gary Phillips, and Gregg Hurwitz explore how crime storytelling changes when told through visual media. They discuss how imagery influences tone, structure, and emotional impact, and how visual storytelling reshapes the reader’s...




