International thrillers place characters in unfamiliar territory where danger, politics, and cultural differences raise the stakes. In this session, authors discuss the challenges of writing global suspense, building believable international settings, and sending protagonists on high risk missions far from home.
The Serious Business of Writing Humor
Humor can make a mystery unforgettable. In this session, authors discuss the mystery novels that made them laugh, explore why comedy works so well alongside crime, and share how they weave humor into their own stories without diminishing suspense or emotional impact.
