Psychological thrillers live or die by their tension. Alicia Anthony, Diane Sismour, Georgina Cross, J.T. Ellison, and Rick Treon break down how to sustain suspense from the first page to the last by controlling twists, setting, pacing, and reader expectations. This session focuses on maintaining emotional pressure and narrative momentum so readers cannot stop turning pages.
How Police Really Work on the Street
What do writers most often get wrong about police work, and why does it matter? James L’Etoile, Jeffrey James Higgins, and Paul James Smith draw on years in law enforcement to explain how policing really works on the street. From procedures and firearms to mindset and...




