John DeDakis leads Darryl Bollinger, J.T. Ellison, and Linda Whitaker in a wide-ranging conversation about what makes thrillers work. From pacing and structure to the unique demands of psychological and futuristic thrillers, this session explores how to keep tension high and readers fully locked in.
Why Readers Love Their Specialty Cozies
Moderated by Lois Winston, Anita McCoy and Cathy Tully explore the appeal of themed cozy mysteries. They discuss why animal cozies, craft cozies, and other specialty niches resonate so strongly with readers and how a strong theme can turn a mystery series into a...




