Moderated by Lori Rader-Day, this panel examines how mysteries and suspense thrillers approach story in fundamentally different ways. Debra H. Goldstein, L.A. Chandlar, Merrilee Robson, Shaun Harris, and Shirley B. Garrett discuss structure, clues, pacing, and reader promises. This session is ideal for writers trying to sharpen genre focus or transition between forms.
When Love Raises the Stakes: Blending Romance Into Suspense
Annie Solomon, Bente Gallagher, Karen Gallahue, and Laura Elvebak explore how romance heightens suspense rather than softening it. They discuss building believable emotional connections while raising danger and stakes, and how love stories deepen reader investment in...
