Tracee de Hahn, Cheryl Hollon, Debra H. Goldstein, Mary Adams Belk, and Susan Keene explore what has made cozy mysteries so enduring and how the genre continues to evolve. They discuss character driven storytelling, gentle tension, and the role of community in plots that feel comforting while still delivering a satisfying mystery.
Learning to Use Humor as a Story Tool
Humor adds dimension to characters and scenes when used with purpose. Allan E. Ansorge, R.G. Belsky, Rhonda Gilliland, Shaun Harris, and Shirley B. Garrett share how they approach humor in fiction and why it works. This session focuses on using comedy to reveal...




