Writers explore how government agencies add depth and tension to suspense fiction. In this session, panelists discuss the branches and institutions they write about, what drew them to those worlds, and how insider details and power dynamics heighten stakes and realism on the page.
Hitting the Ground: Advice for Debut Authors
Joelle Charbonneau interviews debut authors Charles Phillipp Martin, Esri Allbritten, Jessie Chandler, Michael Ayoob, and Simon Toyne about their paths to publication. They share what inspired their first books, the challenges they faced along the way, and the advice...




