With stacks of books waiting and new titles arriving every week, how do writers decide what to read next? In this lively discussion, panelists share how they manage their ever-growing TBR piles, what draws them to a book, and how reading shapes their own craft. From guilty pleasures to professional research, discover how intentional reading can fuel better writing.
Sex, Violence, and Bad Language: Everything That Makes a Book Great
Mature content can add power to a story when it serves character and plot. John Rector, Jonathan Woods, S.J. Rozan, and Scott Phillips discuss why elements like sex, violence, and strong language have a place in crime fiction when used with intention. This session...
