Humor is one of the hardest effects to pull off consistently. Bente Gallagher, Charlene Johnson, Gail Oust, Nancy West, Robert Spiller, and Susan Smily share examples from their own work while discussing the craft behind effective comedy. They examine language control, tonal balance, and the challenges of blending humor with sex, crime, and violence without losing reader trust.
Those Crafty Sleuths: When Hobbies Become the Perfect Murder Setup
Joanna Campbell Slan, Kylie Logan, Lois Winston, Mollie Cox Bryan, and Penny Warner talk about turning hobbies and crafts into clever mystery plots. They explore how creativity, community, and crime come together in cozy mysteries, and how a well chosen craft can add...
