Investigative journalist Sebastian Rotella sits down with bestselling author Michael Connelly for a candid conversation about crime fiction, journalism, and the craft of storytelling. They discuss building long-running characters, drawing from real-world experience, and what it takes to sustain a successful writing career. This session offers rare insight into the mindset and process of one of the genre’s most influential voices.
How Indie Books Find Their Readers
Getting a book written is one challenge. Getting it into readers’ hands is another. Debra Gaskill, Kiersten Modglin, and Sonja Dewing explain how independent authors can navigate distribution options across digital, print, and audio formats. This session breaks down...




