Bringing Back Noir: Why it Never Really Died

Frank Wheeler Jr., John Richter, Mike Dennis, Peter Farris, Robert Downs, and Thomas Kaufman explore why noir continues to resonate with readers. They discuss the genre’s moral complexity, its evolution over time, and the writers and stories fueling its modern resurgence.

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Heywood Gould on Writing, Risk, and the Business of Storytelling

Business, Opportunities, Writing

Heywood Gould talks with Clay Stafford about his writing journey, including how he got started, the opportunities he pursued, and the lessons he learned about the business side of being a professional writer.

For Honor, For Country: The Moral Weight of Writing Soldiers

Crime, Fiction

David Rich, Erin Mitchell, Laura DiSilverio, and Martin Limón explore the moral and emotional complexities of writing military characters. They discuss duty, sacrifice, and service, and how research and personal experience help create honest portrayals of soldiers...

When History Refuses to Stay Buried

Character Development, Fiction, Plot Development

History never stays buried. This panel explores how past events, trauma, and secrets shape modern narratives, influence character arcs, and add depth and tension to contemporary storytelling.

Bringing Back Noir: Why it Never Really Died

Heywood Gould on Writing, Risk, and the Business of Storytelling

For Honor, For Country: The Moral Weight of Writing Soldiers

When History Refuses to Stay Buried

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