Ace Atkins interviews acclaimed author Julie Smith about her writing career, her path to becoming an author, and her experiences writing crime and mystery fiction. This conversation offers insight into Smith’s creative process, influences, and lasting impact on the genre.
Writing Dialogue That Pulls Its Weight
Dialogue works best when every line serves a purpose. Benny Sims, Dana J. Summers, Gay Yellen, Jule Selbo, Kathryn Lasky, and M.K. Dean explore how to write conversations that sound authentic, reveal emotion, and move the story forward. This session focuses on making...




