Crime has gone digital, and so have the people trying to stop it. This session explores how cyber crime has evolved, how criminal enterprises operate online, and why law enforcement priorities continue to shift. Listeners will learn how organized crime intersects with digital activity, what modern cyber operations look like, and how these realities can add credibility and tension to contemporary crime stories.
The Do’s and Don’ts of Building an Author Brand
Mary Coley, Claire Applewhite, Pamela Fagan Hutchins, and Robert Downs examine the fundamentals of author branding, offering practical guidance on balancing creativity with marketing strategy to cultivate a consistent, authentic public image.




