Ben Coes, Boyd Morrison, George Easter, Mark Greaney, Mike Lawson, and Zoë Sharp discuss how to create unforgettable thriller characters. They explore how occupations, backstories, and setting choices shape identity, authenticity, and the emotional intensity that drives high-stakes storytelling.
How Animals Add Heart to Mystery Stories
Jennie Bentley, Marilyn M. Fisher, and Mary Soams explore how animals can become an essential part of mystery storytelling. They discuss how animal characters add warmth, humor, and emotional depth, and how using them thoughtfully can reveal character, move the plot...




