Music and Mystery: When Sound Inspires Suspense

Mystery & Crime • Thriller & Suspense • Writing Craft
2016
Featuring Baron Birtcher, Jim Fusilli, Ricky Bush, Rochelle Staab, Sam Reeves

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ABOUT THIS SESSION

Music and mystery have more in common than you might think. In this session, authors who feature music in their fiction discuss how songs, musicians, and musical themes shape their stories, influence character development, and create atmosphere that resonates with readers.

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