Strength, Honor, and the Modern Tough Guy

Andrew Grant, F. Paul Wilson, Lori Armstrong, and Michelle Gagnon explore how to portray toughness in male protagonists with honesty and depth. They examine physical strength, emotional resilience, and moral conviction, and how these qualities shape characters readers believe in and root for.

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Writing Crime Comedy: From Comedic PIs to Capers

Writing Crime Comedy: From Comedic PIs to Capers

Blending humor with crime can create stories that are both suspenseful and entertaining. In this session, panelists discuss how to weave comedy into crime fiction, from comedic private investigators to caper driven plots, while maintaining tension and keeping the...

The Canadian Crime Fiction Landscape

The Canadian Crime Fiction Landscape

Canadian crime and mystery fiction offer a distinct voice shaped by setting, culture, and history. In this session, authors explore how Canada’s diverse regions influence their stories and what sets Canadian crime fiction apart within the genre.