Debbi Mack, Gary Bush, Mike Cooper, and R.T. Lawton dig into the real challenges of writing short fiction versus longer work. They talk candidly about why short stories are often undervalued, how genre expectations shape storytelling choices, and what writers need to understand to make both forms work.
When Love Raises the Stakes: Blending Romance Into Suspense
Annie Solomon, Bente Gallagher, Karen Gallahue, and Laura Elvebak explore how romance heightens suspense rather than softening it. They discuss building believable emotional connections while raising danger and stakes, and how love stories deepen reader investment in...




