Cathy Perkins, J.R. Ripley, Lois Schmitt, Lynn Hesse, Mary Belk, Michael Orenduff, and Phyllis Gobbell tackle one of the biggest questions in cozy writing. They discuss how authors decide where their stories fall on the spectrum from traditional to more explicit, and how understanding reader expectations helps writers choose the right tone and approach.
Can You Spot a Killer First Line?: First Line Game
Boyd Morrison, Brett Battles, Eric Stone, Jonathan Hayes, Stefanie Pintoff, and Will Lavender host an interactive game built around one of the hardest parts of writing, the opening line. Audience members must decide whether a first line is real or invented, revealing...
