Thomas H. Cook reflects on how the publishing industry has evolved over the past two decades. He discusses changes in networking, financial models, editorial expectations, and the growing importance of writing work that resonates with today’s readers.
When Speculative Worlds Meet High-Stakes Suspense
J. L. Hill, Jim Perry (Wilson Whitlow), and Ronald Crittenden explore what happens when science fiction, fantasy, and thrillers collide. They discuss how to build imaginative worlds without slowing the pace, how to raise stakes through suspense and danger, and how...




