Authors with real-world law enforcement experience break down what actually happens behind the badge. This panel dives into police procedure, investigative realities, and the details writers often get wrong. Drawing directly from their professional backgrounds, the panelists share practical insights that help crime and detective fiction feel authentic, grounded, and believable.
How Description Pulls Readers Into a Story
Description does more than set a scene, it pulls readers into the story’s world. Chris Reardon, Karen McCullough, Mary Ann Taylor, and P.J. Parrish explore how descriptive choices establish time and place, shape mood, and guide reader expectations. Using examples from...
