Fandom plays a powerful role in shaping both readers and writers. In this session, authors discuss their experiences with fandom across books, hobbies, music, science, and genres, exploring how these communities influence creativity, storytelling, and connection within the crime fiction world.
The Psychology Behind Page-Turning Stories
Keeping readers engaged is as much about psychology as craft. Susan Finch, associate professor and dean at Belmont University, explores how the brain responds to story and why certain openings pull us forward. This session focuses on first chapter fundamentals and the...
