Thriller techniques are not limited to one genre. Angela Greenman, Dana Summers, Jacy Sellers, Lynn Chandler Willis, Mary McFarland, and Shirley B. Garrett explore how to incorporate twists, red herrings, flashbacks, and emotional pressure into any story. Writers will learn how to heighten stakes through character, setting, and structure while maintaining clarity and momentum.
Murder Most Ancient
Albert Bell, Jeri Westerson, Marilyn Todd, Peg Herring, and Sharan Newman explore mysteries set in the ancient world. They discuss research challenges, historical authenticity, and how universal human motives make stories from long ago feel surprisingly modern.




