Homicide investigations follow a reality-driven process that fiction often simplifies or skips. Former investigator Jeff Shaw takes writers step by step through a real homicide case, from first response to final report. This session explains what actually happens at a crime scene, how evidence is handled, and how detectives think, giving writers a clear foundation for accurate and believable homicide scenes.
Why Readers Love Being Scared
Carol Gyzander, Jacob Moon, K. Scott Culpepper, Nikki Nelson Hicks, and Peter Rosch examine why readers are drawn to frightening stories. They discuss common misconceptions about horror writers, the creative challenges of the genre, and the unique experiences of women...




