50 Ways to Kill Your Lover

Killing a character is never just about the method. Claire Applewhite, Jennie Bentley, Mike Orenduff, and Philip Cioffari discuss the wide range of ways authors approach fictional deaths, from research choices to narrative impact. This session explores how much realism is enough, how craft decisions shape reader response, and how to handle violence thoughtfully and effectively on the page.

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Conquering the TBR Mountain

Conquering the TBR Mountain

With stacks of books waiting and new titles arriving every week, how do writers decide what to read next? In this lively discussion, panelists share how they manage their ever-growing TBR piles, what draws them to a book, and how reading shapes their own craft. From...