Roger Johns moderates a practical conversation with Lynn Chandler Willis, Maggie Toussaint, Martha Reed, and Sharon Marchisello on how mystery plots really come together. They tackle pacing problems, clue placement, red herrings, and how to deliver a reveal that feels both surprising and fair to the reader.
When Success Changes Everything: The Hidden Costs of Achievement
Bruce Robert Coffin joins Clay Stafford to explore the double edge of ambition in a writing life. They talk about what happens when success brings unexpected challenges and why clarity of purpose matters as much as achievement.




