Moderated by Lori Rader-Day, this panel examines how mysteries and suspense thrillers approach story in fundamentally different ways. Debra H. Goldstein, L.A. Chandlar, Merrilee Robson, Shaun Harris, and Shirley B. Garrett discuss structure, clues, pacing, and reader promises. This session is ideal for writers trying to sharpen genre focus or transition between forms.
Writing Characters in a Changing World
Alison Gaylin, Janet Rudolph, Jason Pinter, Reed Farrel Coleman, and Sophie Littlefield discuss how to write characters navigating modern life. They explore topics such as technology, politics, and sexuality, and examine how thoughtful portrayals of contemporary...




