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Amateur Sleuths: Writing Ordinary People Solving Crimes

Presented by: Clea Simon | Con Lehane | Marcia Talley | Susan Oleksiw | Suzanne Trauth | Tim O'Mara
Categories: Amature Sleuths | Detective Fiction | Series

Amateur sleuths bring a unique perspective to mystery fiction. In this session, panelists discuss the challenges of writing everyday characters who become investigators, balancing long running series with fresh ideas, and using real world settings to create believable and engaging mysteries.

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