Some writers go far beyond the keyboard to get a story right. A.C. Frieden, Jamie Freveletti, Sam Reaves, and Sean Chercover talk candidly about the unusual jobs, risky research, and real world experiences they have taken on in pursuit of authenticity. This session explores how firsthand experience sharpens plot, deepens character, and adds a level of credibility that research alone cannot always provide.
Game Changing Crime Novels
Some crime, mystery, and thriller novels redefine the genre. In this session, authors explore the groundbreaking books that introduced new ideas, shifted expectations, and left a lasting impact on how crime stories are written and read.




