Angela Greenman, Gay Yellen, Jacy Sellers, Kiersten Modglin, and Lois Winston explore how suspense is layered onto a story long before the big moment hits. They examine how character motivation, setting, dialogue, and location work together to build tension, stretch anticipation, and keep readers turning pages even when nothing explodes.
Caitlin Rother on True Crime, Ethics, and Telling Stories That Matter
Clay Stafford interviews true crime author Caitlin Rother about her meticulous research process, the ethical challenges of writing real stories, and how she shapes complex case material into compelling narrative nonfiction.
