Subplots give a story depth, texture, and emotional resonance. Kelly Oliver and Richard Helms explore how to design secondary storylines that strengthen the main plot rather than distract from it. This session focuses on using subplots to reveal character, raise tension, and add thematic richness that keeps readers fully engaged.
Lawbreakers and Law Enforcers: Why We Are Fascinated
In this session, authors explore the psychological, cultural, and storytelling appeal of lawbreakers and law enforcers, and how these opposing forces create tension, conflict, and compelling narratives in crime fiction.
