Authors explore writing crime stories that unfold between cultures and worlds. This panel focuses on “fish out of water” narratives, examining how unfamiliar settings, traditions, and perspectives heighten tension and draw readers into new cultures, times, and places while keeping the story grounded and accessible.
Inside an Autopsy From Start to Finish
Autopsies are often simplified or misunderstood in fiction. Jennifer Dornbush and Dr. Bradley Harper walk writers through what actually happens, beginning at the death scene and continuing through examination and documentation. This session offers clear insight into...



