Billie Johnson, Denise Dietz, Laurie Edwards, and Tony Burden discuss their submission criteria and share insight into what makes a strong query or manuscript. They also offer practical guidance on how to approach publishers with confidence and clarity.
Finding Humanity in Darkness
Holly West, Janice Hamrick, Julie Compton, Laura Caldwell, Marcia Talley, and Rachel Brady explore how crime fiction can balance darkness with empathy. They discuss creating stories that reflect compassion, moral complexity, and the human cost behind crime and justice.




