Anne Louise Bannon, Debra H. Goldstein, and Honora Finkelstein discuss why cozy mysteries continue to attract devoted readers. They focus on tone, close knit communities, and gentle suspense, showing how these elements work together to create stories that feel familiar, welcoming, and endlessly rereadable.
The Psychology Behind Page-Turning Stories
Keeping readers engaged is as much about psychology as craft. Susan Finch, associate professor and dean at Belmont University, explores how the brain responds to story and why certain openings pull us forward. This session focuses on first chapter fundamentals and the...
