The private investigator remains one of crime fiction’s most enduring protagonists. In this session, authors discuss the traditions of the private eye genre, how their protagonists fit or challenge the classic detective mold, and what makes a compelling PI in contemporary fiction.
I Love You, But I’m Scared: How to Write Suspense and Romantic Suspense, Thrillers, and Mysteries
Carolyn McSparren, Claire Applewhite, Debra Gaskill, Karen McCullough, Kathryn Scarborough, and Kelly Oliver explore what happens when romance meets danger. They discuss how emotional stakes and physical threats work together, and how blending love and suspense can...




