Great humor feels effortless to the reader but is carefully crafted on the page. Diane Sismour, Brenda Donelan, Christopher Greyson, Lori Robbins, Lynn Hesse, Rhonda Gilliland, and Robert Downs discuss how comedic timing, character wit, and situational irony elevate storytelling. This session focuses on making humor feel organic, intentional, and genuinely charming.
The Dead Man Behind the White Picket Fence
What lies beneath the perfect exterior? This panel explores the symbolism of the white picket fence as a boundary between appearance and truth, examining how crime fiction exposes the darkness hidden within seemingly safe communities.
