Espionage stories thrive on secrecy, danger, and high stakes missions. In this session, panelists discuss writing novels set in the world of spies, covert operations, and intelligence work. Authors explore how espionage shapes plot, character motivations, and the tension that drives these stories forward.
Unlikely Detectives Who Actually Work
Cara Black, M.J. McGraff, Mike Befeler, Simon Wood, and Steve Ulfelder talk about creating amateur sleuths from unexpected walks of life. From unusual professions to diverse backgrounds, they explore how character experience and skillsets can naturally drive both plot...
