Espionage is rarely as simple as heroes and villains. Steve Stratton uses his national security background to explain how intelligence and counterintelligence operations really function, from gathering information to protecting it from adversaries. Writers gain an insider’s understanding of tradecraft, deception, and global stakes that bring depth and credibility to espionage and thriller fiction.
Writing Crime Fiction Before and After the Internet
Author Brian Panowich leads a discussion on writing mysteries and thrillers in a world before and after the internet and smartphones, exploring how technology affects plot, pacing, investigations, and the choices writers make today.




