Organized crime is more than a single syndicate or stereotype. Bill Fite, Carmen Amato, J. L. Hill, James L’Etoile, Jeffrey James Higgins, and Robin Yocum draw on firsthand knowledge and rigorous research to explore how criminal organizations really operate. From traditional mafia structures to modern networks, this session focuses on codes of loyalty, internal conflict, and the consequences that bring true authenticity to crime fiction.
The Middle of Your Book: Pushing the Story Forward When It Starts to Stall
A strong middle keeps tension alive and pushes the story toward its conclusion. In a lively Q&A, Clay Stafford and Joyce Carol Oates discuss how to sustain narrative drive through the heart of a manuscript. This session explores ways to keep scenes purposeful,...
