Fiction can entertain while exploring issues that matter. In this session, panelists discuss the social topics they’ve incorporated into their novels, sharing how they weave meaningful themes into compelling stories without losing sight of character, plot, and reader engagement.
How to Write Sex Scenes That Serve the Story
Writing sex scenes requires sensitivity, clarity, and purpose. Don Bruns, Honora Finkelstein, Kelly Nichols, Kristy Montee, Maggie Toussaint, Rhonda Pollero, and Susan Smily tackle what makes intimate scenes effective and meaningful. They discuss tone, restraint, and...




