Independent publishing can be empowering and overwhelming at the same time. Moderated by Michael Lewis, Eric Gardner, Jason Fort, Judith Lucci, and Karen McCullough discuss their firsthand experiences navigating the rewards and obstacles of self-publishing. This session covers freedom, visibility, marketing demands, and persistence, giving writers a realistic picture of what building an independent career actually involves.
Making Ghostly Mysteries Feel Real
Margaret Lucke, Stephen Blackmoore, Sue Ann Jaffarian, and Terri Bischoff talk about writing paranormal mysteries that truly work. They explore how to balance supernatural elements with believable characters and grounded emotion, and how to keep ghostly stories...
