Finding Your People: How Book Country Helps Writers Connect and Grow

Lucy Silag introduces Book Country, Penguin Random House’s online community for writers. She explains how the platform helps authors share feedback, connect with peers, and build meaningful momentum in their publishing careers.

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How Sherlock Holmes Shaped Modern Mystery Writers

Detective, Mystery, Sherlock Holmes

For many authors, Sherlock Holmes was the first great detective they ever encountered. In this session, panelists reflect on their introduction to the iconic sleuth and discuss how Arthur Conan Doyle's stories influenced their writing style, approach to mystery, and...

Cozy Elements That Make Mysteries Irresistible

Crime, Food, Pets

Authors explore how pets and food bring warmth, humor, and texture to mystery fiction. This session examines why cats, dogs, and culinary details resonate with readers, how they deepen character and community, and the ways these everyday comforts can make crime...

What Agents Look for and Why Submissions Succeed or Fail

Fiction, Genre, Nonfiction, Query letter, Writing

Holly Sullivan McClure, Jason Yarn, and Peter Senftleben share what they look for in submissions and the most common reasons projects are declined. They offer practical guidance on preparing manuscripts and query letters, understanding market expectations, and...

Finding Your People: How Book Country Helps Writers Connect and Grow

How Sherlock Holmes Shaped Modern Mystery Writers

Cozy Elements That Make Mysteries Irresistible

What Agents Look for and Why Submissions Succeed or Fail

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