Humor works best when it supports story momentum. Heather Haven, Larissa Reinhart, Nancy Parra, and Terri L. Austin discuss comedic timing, witty characterization, and how humor can enhance scenes without slowing the narrative. This session offers practical insight into using laughter as a storytelling tool rather than a distraction.
Technology, Science, and Crime Fiction
Advances in science and technology continue to shape the way crimes are committed and solved. In this session, authors discuss how scientific discoveries, forensic techniques, and questions of bioethics influence modern crime fiction and the stories they choose to tell.
