Boyd Morrison, Brett Battles, Eric Stone, Jonathan Hayes, Stefanie Pintoff, and Will Lavender host an interactive game built around one of the hardest parts of writing, the opening line. Audience members must decide whether a first line is real or invented, revealing what makes an opening feel authentic, compelling, and impossible to ignore.
New Trends in Traditional Mystery
Traditional mystery continues to evolve while staying true to its classic roots. In this session, authors explore emerging trends, fresh twists, and new storytelling approaches that keep the genre relevant for modern readers.




