Moderated by Emily Krump, this panel explores how real world careers shape crime fiction. Carey Baldwin, Danielle Bartlett, Kristi Belcamino, and Nancy Allen discuss how their backgrounds in law and justice influence plot, character, and authenticity in mysteries and thrillers.
What Makes Dark Fiction Truly Unsettling
Claire Lamb moderates Alex Marwood, Christopher Farnsworth, Glen Erik Hamilton, and Gregg Hurwitz in a deep dive into dark, psychologically layered fiction. They discuss what makes a story truly unsettling, how to build complexity without losing readers, and why...




