Some crime, mystery, and thriller novels redefine the genre. In this session, authors explore the groundbreaking books that introduced new ideas, shifted expectations, and left a lasting impact on how crime stories are written and read.
What Makes Action Adventure Work
Charles Kowalski, Dale T. Phillips, Kathryn Lane, Margaret Mizushima, Phil Ribera, and Stacy Allen explore what defines the action adventure genre and why it works so well. They discuss how to create fast moving plots, sustained tension, and characters who drive the...




