Jennie Bentley, Marilyn M. Fisher, and Mary Soams explore how animals can become an essential part of mystery storytelling. They discuss how animal characters add warmth, humor, and emotional depth, and how using them thoughtfully can reveal character, move the plot forward, and strengthen a reader’s connection to the story.
Falling Down the Research Rabbit Hole
Carolyn D. Wall, Catriona McPherson, Charlotte Hinger, D.M. Pirrone, Keri Arthur, and Molly Westin dive into the joys and frustrations of research. They discuss how they uncover authentic details, what surprises them along the way, and how research often reshapes both...
