Suspense is not about shock moments but about control. Rhonda Pollero breaks down how to build tension deliberately across an entire novel, showing how pacing, information management, and emotional stakes work together to keep readers leaning forward. This session focuses on sustaining unease, sharpening anticipation, and creating that irresistible pull that makes readers keep turning pages.
Building a Writing Career One Step at a Time
Introduced by Clay Stafford, bestselling author Lisa Black reflects on her path through crime writing. She shares lessons on persistence, growth, and building a career one step at a time.
