Moderated by John Billheimer, Allison Brennan, Deborah Crombie, Karin Salvalaggio, Kendra Elliot, and Naomi Hirahara discuss writing women in law enforcement. They explore authenticity, professional challenges, and how real world experience informs believable female characters who wear the badge.
Food Mysteries: Cooking Up Crime and Character
Food mysteries combine delicious details with compelling storytelling. In this session, foodie authors discuss how they weave recipes into their narratives, create memorable and believable characters, and build immersive worlds that keep readers coming back for more.




