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 enhance tension and stakes without undermining danger or credibility.
Across the Pond: Inside British and Irish Crime Fiction
Peter James, Stuart Neville, and Val McDermid share insights into their writing lives and current projects. They discuss the similarities and differences between British and Irish crime fiction, and how history, culture, and place shape their distinct storytelling...
