Sex plays different roles across crime fiction subgenres. Alexandra Sokoloff, Harley Jane Kozak, Judi McCoy, and Sheila Connolly discuss when intimacy belongs in a crime novel and when it does not. This session explores reader expectations, realism, industry pressures, and how to handle sexual content responsibly without resorting to cliché or excess.
The Power of the Witness in Storytelling
Amanda Kyle Williams, Clea Koff, David Corbett, Deborah Crombie, Meg Gardiner, and Taylor Stevens examine the role of the witness in mystery fiction. They discuss reliability, perception, and how witnesses shape truth, tension, and emotional depth within a story.
