Bars are where secrets slip, alliances form, and trouble finds its way to the counter. In this lively panel, authors explore how bars, booze, and bartender protagonists become powerful engines for plot and character. From overheard confessions to front-row access to crime, the discussion reveals why these settings create natural tension and unforgettable story moments.
P.I.s Coast to Coast: How Location Redefines the Private Eye
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...




