Alan Elliott, Cathy Rueter, Gay Yellen, Kit Sanders, Leigh Hull, and Lynn Slaughter discuss how strong backstories deepen motivation and strengthen plot. They share techniques for building believable histories that support emotional authenticity in fiction.
What Amazon Reviews Really Mean
Colin Cotterill, Bill Crider, Elaine Viets, Linwood Barclay, and Lisa Lutz share their most memorable and often humorous Amazon reviews. They talk about handling criticism, keeping perspective, and finding balance when reader feedback is both glowing and brutal.
