Animals can add charm, humor, and emotional depth to a mystery. In this session, authors discuss how they incorporate pets and other animals into their crime stories and how these characters help shape plot, atmosphere, and reader connection.
New Voices, New Stories: Emerging Authors on Craft, Persistence, and Finding Their Way
Coco Ihle, Darrell James, David Bell, Fred Venturini, Johnny Shaw, and Sandra Parshall share the inspirations behind their latest books, highlighting the roles of setting, character, and perseverance in both the creative process and the path to publication.
