Rex Burns and Thomas B. Sawyer discuss writing private investigators across different regions of the United States. They explore how place influences character, tone, and investigative style, and how the P.I. archetype has adapted while remaining a powerful force in crime fiction.
Research Techniques for Authenticity
Authenticity is often what separates a good story from a convincing one. Moderated by Angela Greenman, Aliah Wright, John Bukowski, Mike Tucker, Randy Overbeck, and Sharon Butcher discuss how smart research choices bring precision, texture, and truth to both fiction...




