Not every murder is as straightforward as it first appears. Doug Starr, Jan Burke, Jonathan Hayes, Leslie Budewitz, Marcia Clark, and Stefanie Pintoff discuss how fiction writers can responsibly incorporate forensic science, investigative procedures, and legal realities into their stories. This session examines accuracy, ethics, and narrative impact, showing how grounding fiction in real forensic practice strengthens both credibility and suspense.
From Book to Business: Making Indie Publishing Actually Work
Turning a book into a business requires more than hitting publish. Cal Stone, Ernest Lancaster, Frank DiBianca, Kay DiBianca, S.C. Merritt, and Tilia Klebenov Jacobs break down what it takes to make self-publishing successful, from production choices to marketing...
