Edgar Allan Poe’s influence still echoes through modern fiction. This session takes a deep look at Poe’s life, creative mind, and enduring legacy, separating myth from reality while exploring the origins of his darkest ideas. Writers will gain insight into how his work continues to shape mystery, horror, and literary storytelling today.
How Policing Around the World Shapes Crime Stories
Moderator Jon Jefferson Bass leads an international panel of crime writers in a discussion about how policing differs from country to country. They explore how those differences shape tone, realism, investigative structure, and the kinds of stories that can be told,...
