Writing sex scenes requires sensitivity, clarity, and purpose. Don Bruns, Honora Finkelstein, Kelly Nichols, Kristy Montee, Maggie Toussaint, Rhonda Pollero, and Susan Smily tackle what makes intimate scenes effective and meaningful. They discuss tone, restraint, and how intimacy can support story and character rather than distract from it.
Dirty Boulevard: Writing Hardboiled Crime Fiction
Susan Bickford moderates a discussion with crime writers who specialize in hardboiled fiction and noir inspired storytelling. Panelists explore the grit, atmosphere, morally complex characters, and sharp edge that define the hardboiled detective tradition.
