Investigators from government agencies bring a different level of authority and action to crime fiction. In this session, four authors discuss their careers in various branches of government and how those experiences influence the way they write agents, investigations, and high stakes operations.
How to Make History Serve Your Characters
William Martin explores how to balance sweeping historical events with deeply personal stories. He shows how strong character arcs, thoughtful point of view, and focused narrative choices can make history feel immediate, emotional, and relevant rather than distant or...
