Interrogation scenes succeed or fail on subtle human behavior. James Glass, a former interrogator with more than twenty years of experience, explains how real interrogations unfold and what verbal and nonverbal cues matter most. Writers gain insight into power dynamics, timing, and psychological pressure, making questioning scenes feel tense, authentic, and grounded in reality.
Murder Far From the City Lights: Writing Rural Crime
Crime looks different far from the city. This panel explores how isolation, community ties, and the land itself shape motive, tension, and tone in rural crime fiction, creating danger that feels both intimate and inescapable.
