Finding the right agent and publisher can shape your entire writing career. In this session, agents share what they look for in new authors, how to stand out in submissions, and what to consider when choosing representation and publishing partners that align with your goals.
Behind the Bar: Crime, Confessions, and Cocktails
Bars are where secrets slip, alliances form, and trouble finds its way to the counter. In this lively panel, authors explore how bars, booze, and bartender protagonists become powerful engines for plot and character. From overheard confessions to front-row access to...




