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.
Love Under Fire: Writing Romance When the Stakes Are Deadly
Jane B. Lee, Kim Black, Linda Hughes, Ronda Wells, and Ruth Knafo Setton break down how to blend romance and suspense so neither element overwhelms the other. They discuss building emotional intimacy alongside escalating danger, managing pacing, and raising the stakes...
