Crime in Tinseltown: Hollywood Secrets and High-Stakes Crime

Diana Gould, Melodie Johnson Howe, and Sheila York pull back the curtain on Hollywood as a setting for crime fiction. Drawing on insider experience, they explore how fame, illusion, ambition, and power create fertile ground for suspense, secrets, and high-stakes drama.

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Heroes with a Moral Edge

Heroes with a Moral Edge

Chris F. Holm, Elizabeth Hand, Lou Berney, and Seth Harwood examine the appeal of morally complex protagonists. They discuss how flawed heroes, ethical tension, and emotional honesty draw readers in and keep them invested in the story.