Moderated by Carmen Amato, Bill Rapp, J. Robert Kinney, Kathryn Lane, Linda Whitaker, and Stanley Trollip explore writing crime fiction set beyond national borders. Drawing on backgrounds as historians, scientists, and global travelers, they share how to create vivid international settings while grounding stories in authentic cultural and political detail.
Building an Action Adventure Series Readers Can’t Quit
A.M. Adair, Baron R. Birtcher, Jim Nesbitt, Michael Lucker, Richard Meredith, and S. Lee Manning break down the building blocks of a great action adventure story. Topics include pacing, handling violence responsibly, developing strong characters, and shaping a series...




