Lisa Brackmann, Allison Leotta, Pete Morin, and Stuart Neville explore crime fiction where politics are never just background noise. They discuss how power, corruption, ideology, and moral compromise fuel tension, shape characters, and provoke strong reactions from readers who recognize echoes of the real world.
First Line, First Paragraph, First Page: What Every Great Opening Must Do
William Martin breaks down what it takes to grab a reader from page one and hold their attention. He introduces six key principles he believes every strong opening must address, while also highlighting common language and structural missteps that quietly push readers...
