Forensic science and technology have transformed the way crimes are investigated and solved. In this discussion moderated by a former police officer turned author, writers and experts explore how modern investigative tools shape real-world cases and influence the stories crime fiction authors tell. Learn how advances in forensics, digital evidence, and investigative technology can add realism, tension, and authenticity to mystery and thriller writing.
Finding Your Place in the Mystery Genre
Jill Marr, Lucienne Diver, Lynette Ingram, and Philip Cioffari explore the many branches of the mystery genre. They discuss how tone, theme, and style shape everything from classic whodunits to literary mysteries, and how writers can find their place while still...




