Making Readers Laugh Without Killing the Suspense

DP Lyle, J.B. Manning, Kari Bovee, Kemper Donovan, Marty Ludlum, and Rick Glaze explore how humor can enhance mystery and suspense. They discuss timing, tone, and how to use comedy to relieve tension without undermining realism or stakes.

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The Dark Side of Cozy Fiction

Characters, Culture, Plot

What happens when a charming story takes a sharp turn? This panel explores how authors layer surprises, tension, and darker elements into sweet or cozy narratives without losing their warmth. The discussion dives into timing, tone, and misdirection, revealing how...

Staying Organized Without Losing Creative Energy

Advice, Organization, Writing

Dakota Lacoy, Debra Gaskill, John DeDakis, M.T. Falgoust, Mike Faricy, and Tracie Provost share practical strategies for keeping projects, deadlines, and creative commitments organized so writers can stay focused and productive.

Medical Pitfalls When Killing Your Characters: Strategies to Accurately Depict Medical Fact in Your Fiction

Medical, Thrillers, Writing

Killing a character on the page is easy. Doing it credibly is not. Nurse and author Jordyn Redwood draws on more than three decades of medical experience to explain where writers most often go wrong in medical scenes. This session focuses on avoiding common errors and...

Making Readers Laugh Without Killing the Suspense

The Dark Side of Cozy Fiction

Staying Organized Without Losing Creative Energy

Medical Pitfalls When Killing Your Characters: Strategies to Accurately Depict Medical Fact in Your Fiction

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