The pulp and paperback era helped shape modern crime fiction. In this session, panelists explore influential writers and stories from the 1920s through the 1970s, examining how this period defined the genre and continues to influence crime writing today.
How to Write Sex Scenes That Serve the Story
Writing sex scenes requires sensitivity, clarity, and purpose. Don Bruns, Honora Finkelstein, Kelly Nichols, Kristy Montee, Maggie Toussaint, Rhonda Pollero, and Susan Smily tackle what makes intimate scenes effective and meaningful. They discuss tone, restraint, and...




