Vice work lives in a space where danger, temptation, and moral ambiguity collide. Mark Rein, a retired detective sergeant from Alaska, shares firsthand stories from his career working vice cases. This session gives writers a candid look at how vice units operate and how to portray the risks, complexity, and ethical tension that define this kind of undercover work.
Jeffery Deaver on Craft, Curiosity, and Reinventing Story
International bestselling author Jeffery Deaver discusses his experience writing the James Bond novel Carte Blanche and how his background in songwriting and acting shapes the rhythm and structure of his work. He shares insight into craft, adaptability, and the...



