Humor adds dimension to characters and scenes when used with purpose. Allan E. Ansorge, R.G. Belsky, Rhonda Gilliland, Shaun Harris, and Shirley B. Garrett share how they approach humor in fiction and why it works. This session focuses on using comedy to reveal character, relieve tension, and bring unexpected depth to storytelling.
When Music Drives Mood, Character, and Plot
Music can do more than set mood. This session explores how rhythm, lyrics, and soundtracks become active forces in crime fiction, shaping character, atmosphere, and plot in powerful ways.
