Courtroom procedure can either heighten tension or drain it from a scene. Moderated by Carol L. Wright, Bill Hopkins, Debra H. Goldstein, Diane Sismour, Bruce Murphy, Marianne H. Donley, and Paula Gail Benson discuss how courtrooms actually operate and what writers need to get right. This session focuses on accurate procedure, pacing, and conflict, showing how legal realism can strengthen drama rather than slow it down.
Women Who Own the Page
Elaine Viets, joined by Andrew Mayne, Diane Vallere, Hillary Davidson, and James W. Ziskin, discuss how women are portrayed in mystery fiction. They explore empowerment, representation, and the balance between strength, intelligence, and authenticity in female...
