Writing Domestic Suspense That Keeps Readers Hooked

Mystery & Crime • Thriller & Suspense • Writing Craft
2016
Featuring Carla Buckley, Karen Katchur, Kate Moretti, Rebecca Drake, Sharon Potts

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Domestic suspense turns everyday relationships into sources of tension and danger. In this session, psychological suspense writers discuss the personal experiences that inspired their novels and the key elements needed to create gripping, emotionally charged stories that keep readers guessing.

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