Cozy vs. Hardboiled: Two Sides of Mystery Fiction

Mystery & Crime • Writing Craft
2016
Featuring Chris Knopf, Clea Simon, David Putnam, Linda Joffe Hull, Linda Rodriguez

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Cozy mysteries and hardboiled crime stories may seem worlds apart, but both rely on strong mystery storytelling. In this session, authors compare these contrasting subgenres, exploring their key differences, surprising similarities, and the elements that keep readers coming back to both styles.

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