From frontier lawmen to modern-day guardians of justice, this panel explores how sheriffs have evolved in crime fiction. Authors discuss the shifting responsibilities, moral dilemmas, and community pressures that shape these characters across historical and contemporary stories. The conversation also looks ahead at how changing views of law enforcement may influence the future of sheriffs in crime and mystery narratives.
Heat, History, and Heart in Regency Romance
This lively panel dives into the appeal of Regency romance with heat. The authors discuss how to blend sensuality, suspense, and historical accuracy, and how to create emotional and romantic tension that feels both authentic to the era and irresistible to modern...




