This all woman panel celebrates bold, complex female protagonists in crime fiction. The authors discuss how evolving ideas about justice, violence, and power are reshaping women characters, and how pushing boundaries on the page creates stories that feel urgent, modern, and fearless.
Women Who Own the Page
Elaine Viets, joined by Andrew Mayne, Diane Vallere, Hillary Davidson, and James W. Ziskin, discuss how women are portrayed in mystery fiction. They explore empowerment, representation, and the balance between strength, intelligence, and authenticity in female...




