Investigative journalist Sebastian Rotella sits down with bestselling author Michael Connelly for a candid conversation about crime fiction, journalism, and the craft of storytelling. They discuss building long-running characters, drawing from real-world experience, and what it takes to sustain a successful writing career. This session offers rare insight into the mindset and process of one of the genre’s most influential voices.
Character Motives and Psychological Profiles
This panel focuses on what characters want, why they want it, and the misbeliefs that prevent them from achieving their goals.
