Writers pull back the curtain on the most terrifying minds they’ve created. In this session, panelists discuss crafting psychos, stalkers, and serial killers, exploring how fear is built on the page, what makes a villain truly unsettling, and how to balance psychological realism with gripping suspense.
Sara Paretsky on Breaking Barriers and Redefining the Detective Novel
Kevin Gillfoil interviews Sara Paretsky about her creation of the iconic V.I. Warshawski, the backlash her groundbreaking character initially received, the growing influence of technology, and her work with Sisters in Crime (SinC) to champion equity in the industry.




