Moral choices can be just as gripping as physical danger. Chris Berg and Paul James Smith examine how ethical dilemmas deepen crime fiction by forcing characters to confront consequence and conscience. This session focuses on using moral conflict to heighten tension, complicate character decisions, and give stories lasting emotional weight.
Dark Inspiration: Inside the Mind of Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe’s influence still echoes through modern fiction. This session takes a deep look at Poe’s life, creative mind, and enduring legacy, separating myth from reality while exploring the origins of his darkest ideas. Writers will gain insight into how his...
