Joseph Hinder leads a candid discussion with Laura Lippman, S.J. Rozan, and Val McDermid as they explore genre, creative identity, and the persistence of misogyny in awards and publishing. Their conversation offers thoughtful and honest perspectives from some of crime fiction’s most respected voices.
Letting Characters Grow Older Without Losing Their Spark
Characters grow older just like people do. This panel explores how to write aging protagonists with honesty and depth, using time and experience to enrich character development across multiple books without losing energy or appeal.




