This panel of several mystery and thriller authors discusses their protagonists, particularly focusing on “alternative sleuths” – characters who solve crimes but aren’t traditional law enforcement officers. Each author explains their unique protagonists and discusses the benefits and challenges of writing non-traditional detective characters.
Author Reading and Writing Process
The panel introduces themselves and take turns reading from their books. They agree there is no set of rules for writing. One author recommends the "W" outline method and another recommends writing a story by asking "what ifs."
