Strong description makes scenes feel immediate and alive. Claire Applewhite, Desiree Brown, John Hegenberger, Mary Adams Belk, and Tracee de Hahn break down practical techniques for using sensory detail and precise language to create vivid imagery. This session focuses on turning description into an active storytelling tool that deepens immersion without slowing momentum.
Writing Crime Fiction Around the World
Crime fiction travels the world in this wide ranging discussion of place. Authors share how they research, portray, and balance cultural accuracy with character driven storytelling in diverse international settings.




