What happens to a mystery when there’s no cell phone, no internet, and no instant answers? In this panel, authors explore how changing technology shapes storytelling across different eras. They discuss the creative challenges of writing in the past, from slower investigations to limited communication, and share techniques for making historical settings feel vivid, suspenseful, and irresistible to modern readers.
Choosing the Right Point of View in Mystery Fiction
Point of view can shape every aspect of a mystery. In this session, authors explore first person, third person, and omniscient perspectives, discussing how each choice affects suspense, reader connection, and the way information is revealed throughout the story.
