The climax and ending are where everything must pay off. Mike Rubin and MaryJean Zajac discuss how to shape a powerful finish by managing pacing, length, and emotional impact. This session focuses on creating endings that resonate, deliver closure, and feel earned rather than rushed or overstayed.
Across the Pond: Inside British and Irish Crime Fiction
Peter James, Stuart Neville, and Val McDermid share insights into their writing lives and current projects. They discuss the similarities and differences between British and Irish crime fiction, and how history, culture, and place shape their distinct storytelling...




