In this session, authors discuss why they chose to write police centered crime stories, how they researched law enforcement, and which books and writers have influenced their approach to portraying crime in the big city.
How Are the Various Genres of Crime Different and How Are They Similar?
Steven Womack, Chester D. Campbell, Maggie Toussaint, and Sheila L. Stephens break down the many branches of crime fiction, from cozy mysteries to noir, romantic suspense, and thrillers. They explore how tone, pacing, character, and reader expectations change from...
