Carolyn D. Wall, Catriona McPherson, Charlotte Hinger, D.M. Pirrone, Keri Arthur, and Molly Westin dive into the joys and frustrations of research. They discuss how they uncover authentic details, what surprises them along the way, and how research often reshapes both story and writer.
What Makes a Book Irresistible
Cal Stone, Charles D’Amico, Dianne McCartney, Judith Gaines, and Sandy Clements explore the marketing power of great packaging—showing how covers, blurbs, and descriptions work together to capture attention and draw readers in before page one.




