Self-publishing offers freedom, but it also demands responsibility. August McLaughlin, Jennie Bentley, Rae Ann Parker, and Vinnie Hansen share candid insights into what it really takes to succeed as an independent author. This session explores creative control, financial realities, workload, and mindset, helping writers determine whether self-publishing is a good fit for their ambitions and working style.
Dark Secrets Behind the White Picket Fence
Perfect neighborhoods often hide the darkest secrets. In this session, authors explore writing mysteries set in suburban settings, revealing how betrayal, hidden lives, and quiet tensions beneath the surface can drive compelling and unsettling crime stories.
