Mike Rubin, Barbara Allan, Max Allan Collins, Paula Gail Benson, and Susan Page Davis discuss the art of co-authoring, sharing insights on communication, negotiation, and maintaining creative harmony while blending multiple voices into one cohesive story.
What Makes a Story Gritty? From Traditional Mystery to True Crime
What does “grit” really mean in crime fiction? In this session, authors explore how grit appears across the genre, from traditional mysteries to thrillers and true crime. Panelists discuss the elements that give stories their edge and how gritty storytelling differs...




