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.
Cooking Up a Mystery: How Food Turns a Mystery Into an Experience
Connie Archer, Julie Hyzy, Kathleen George, and Molly MacRae explore how food can become a powerful storytelling tool in mystery fiction. They discuss using recipes, sensory detail, and food centered communities to deepen character, strengthen theme, and give a...




