Real experience shapes powerful fiction. Addie King, Amy Drescher, Cynthia Drew, Deborah Sharp, and Sheila Stevens share how their backgrounds in law enforcement influence their writing. Through practical insight and memorable stories from the field, this session helps writers understand how real investigative work can add authenticity, depth, and authority to crime fiction.
From Book to Buzz: Marketing for Thriller Writers
This session explores practical ways in which thriller writers can build momentum after publication by connecting story branding, innovative marketing, and reader engagement to support long-term success.
