Where Fantasy Meets High Stakes Suspense

Mystery & Crime • Thriller & Suspense
2017
Featuring Barbara Barnett, David Neilsen, James R. Hannibal, Jean Rabe, John Hegenberger, Maggie Toussaint

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Maggie Toussaint, Barbara Barnett, David Neilsen, James R. Hannibal, Jean Rabe, and John Hegenberger share how to combine fantasy worldbuilding with the drive and tension of thrillers and mysteries. They discuss pacing, structure, and how to keep suspense sharp while building imaginative worlds.

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