Cal Stone, Christy J. Kendall, Deborah Dobbs, Frank DiBianca, and Michael Rigg explore crime stories told from outside official law enforcement. They discuss writing investigators who work without a badge, why these unconventional sleuths offer fresh story possibilities, and how alternative perspectives can deepen tension, character, and originality in mysteries and thrillers.
Writing the Next Book When the Pressure Is On
David D. Levine, John Billheimer, John Gilstrap, Jonathan Santlofer, and Jonathon King discuss the challenge of writing the next book. They explore time management, creative pressure, and knowing when a manuscript is truly finished.
