Real experience shapes powerful fiction. Addie King, Amy Drescher, Cynthia Drew, Deborah Sharp, and Sheila Stevens share how their backgrounds in law enforcement influence their writing. Through practical insight and memorable stories from the field, this session helps writers understand how real investigative work can add authenticity, depth, and authority to crime fiction.
Page-Turning Storytelling
Solid technique is the backbone of compelling storytelling. This discussion covers scene goals, character motivation, and how to end scenes in ways that sustain tension, maintain momentum, and keep readers turning pages.
