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.
Eve of Destruction: Rewriting the Rules for Women in Crime Fiction
This all woman panel celebrates bold, complex female protagonists in crime fiction. The authors discuss how evolving ideas about justice, violence, and power are reshaping women characters, and how pushing boundaries on the page creates stories that feel urgent,...
