Cindy Brown, Daniel Levitt, and Soraya Salam share how their faith backgrounds in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam are represented in media. They discuss common stereotypes, the importance of accurate portrayal, and how writers can bring greater nuance and authenticity to stories shaped by faith.
Writing Dark Humor Without Killing the Tension
Dark humor can intensify crime fiction when handled carefully. Alan Orloff, Allan E. Ansorge, Gary Alexander, Jack Fredrickson, Jeremiah Healey, and Robin Spano discuss techniques for blending humor with violence and suspense. This session examines how comedy can...




