Carolyn McSparren, Claire Applewhite, Debra Gaskill, Karen McCullough, Kathryn Scarborough, and Kelly Oliver explore what happens when romance meets danger. They discuss how emotional stakes and physical threats work together, and how blending love and suspense can deepen both character and plot.
Justice, Humanity, and the Crime Story
Crime fiction and true crime often begin with the same question: what does justice really look like? Amanda Kyle Williams, Connie Dial, Michelle Gagnon, and Vicki Delany share how their experiences with true crime and law enforcement inspired stories that balance...




