Dan Barden engages with different crime authors to explore the similarities among the characters in their novels, aDan Barden, Catherine Astolfo, Julian Lindsey, Maggie Sefton, and Will Lavender focus on what keeps a mystery story grounded. They discuss how to create believable characters, credible plots, and convincing twists while still delivering tension and excitement.with each author providing detailed descriptions of their protagonists.
Spy Thrillers: Tradecraft, Tension, and Real World Inspiration
What does it take to write a convincing spy thriller? In this session, authors share the experiences, research, and real world encounters that informed their stories. The discussion covers contemporary and historical espionage, fascinating tradecraft details, and the...
