Alicia Anthony, Debra Gaskill, Diane Sismour, and Michelle Cox reveal how romance, mystery, and suspense can work together rather than compete. They discuss reader expectations, character-driven tension, and how emotional stakes intensify danger. This session offers practical guidance for crafting romantic suspense that feels authentic, gripping, and emotionally satisfying.
He Said. He Replied. He Gasped.
Dialogue comes alive when it sounds real on the page. Jessie Chandler leads Alan Orloff, David Freed, Gail Lukasik, Kira Peikoff, and Michael Sears in a discussion on writing natural, engaging dialogue. Using readings from their own novels, the panel demonstrates...
