Drawing on deep professional experience, James L’Etoile takes listeners inside the closed world of prison gangs. This session breaks down how these groups form, how power is maintained, and what motivates loyalty and violence behind bars. Writers gain a realistic understanding of prison culture and learn how to portray it authentically and responsibly on the page.
How to Write Paranormal Thrillers That Terrify and Thrill
Andy Davidson, Dee Phelps, and Jan Walters focus on writing paranormal thrillers that keep readers on edge. They discuss atmosphere, pacing, and inspiration, and share techniques for creating stories that blend fear, suspense, and the unknown into page turning fiction.
