Understanding serial killers requires looking beyond violence alone. J.D. Allen, James Glass, Jeremy Finley, Lisa Malice, R.G. Belsky, Richard Helms, and Shirley B. Garrett examine the psychology and pathology behind serial murder. This session focuses on mindset, motivation, and internal logic, giving writers the tools to portray serial killers with depth, realism, and narrative purpose.
What Turns an Idea Into a Real Story
Moderated by Robert Mangeot, Debra H. Goldstein, Jacob Moon, Margaret Hamilton, and Mary Bell have a lively conversation about short fiction and why it works. They explore how brevity sharpens impact and what turns a simple idea into a fully realized story.
