Moderator Jon Jefferson Bass leads an international panel of crime writers in a discussion about how policing differs from country to country. They explore how those differences shape tone, realism, investigative structure, and the kinds of stories that can be told, offering fresh perspective for writers who want their crime fiction to feel authentic on a global scale.
The Power of Setting
Setting can act as a character with its own influence and agenda. This session explores how grounding story in place, time, and culture heightens tension and pulls readers deeper into the narrative.




