Moderated by Carmen Amato, Ellie Andrews Pat and Roger Johns explore what makes female crime solvers compelling on the page. They discuss motivation, emotional depth, and how trauma, resilience, and personal history shape women who pursue justice in fiction.
Common Mistakes That Hold Writers Back
Donna Bagdasarian, Hallie Ephron, and MaryGlenn McCombs highlight common mistakes authors make, from manuscript issues to misunderstandings about industry expectations. They explain how to avoid these pitfalls so your work is taken seriously and positioned for success.




