Authors explore how pets and food bring warmth, humor, and texture to mystery fiction. This session examines why cats, dogs, and culinary details resonate with readers, how they deepen character and community, and the ways these everyday comforts can make crime stories even more irresistible.
What Critics Look For in a Great Book
Art Taylor, Bill Crider, Brian Skupin, Dick Lochte, and Kate Stein from Mystery Scene magazine offer behind-the-scenes insight into reviewing books. They discuss interviewing authors, editing reviews, and what catches their attention when evaluating submissions from...




