Why We’re Drawn to Dark Stories

Baron R. Birtcher, Chris Knopf, Damian Berry, David Freed, and Hilary Davidson explore what draws writers and readers to dark fiction. They discuss how to write stories that confront the darker sides of human nature while also navigating the publishing realities of a genre known for its emotional intensity.

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Big City Menace vs Small Town Secrets

Big City Menace vs Small Town Secrets

In this lively, all-female panel, authors explore how setting shapes suspense, character, and tone. They compare the anonymity and chaos of urban crime with the intimacy and buried secrets of small communities, revealing how each environment creates its own kind of...

Why Culinary Mysteries Are So Addictive

Why Culinary Mysteries Are So Addictive

Kate Carlisle leads Connie Archer, Daryl Wood Gerber, Karen MacInerney, Leslie Budewitz, and Ovidia Yu in a lively conversation about culinary mysteries. They discuss how food can shape setting, character, and plot, and how recipes and red herrings work together to...