Ann Garvin walks writers through how to shape a compelling pitch and query letter. She explains what to include, from hooks and comparisons to tone and author positioning, so submissions stand out and feel confident rather than intimidating.
Los Angeles as Crime Fiction’s Most Dangerous Character
Los Angeles is a city of beauty, danger, and contradiction. This panel explores how writers use its neighborhoods, cultures, and hidden corners to fuel crime fiction and turn the City of Angels into a vivid and complex character on the page.




