In this lively, all-female panel, authors explore how setting shapes suspense, character, and tone. They compare the anonymity and chaos of urban crime with the intimacy and buried secrets of small communities, revealing how each environment creates its own kind of menace.
The Anatomy of a Tough Character
Moderated by Jim Nesbitt, Richard Helms and fellow panelists discuss the creation of the tough guy archetype in fiction. They explore voice, authenticity, and how to balance strength with vulnerability to create characters who feel real rather than one dimensional.
