Not every mystery needs to be dark and intense. In this session, authors explore how to craft lighthearted, engaging mysteries filled with charm, humor, and warmth, creating stories that offer readers a satisfying and enjoyable escape.
How to Keep Mystery and Thriller Readers Hooked
Jaden Beth Terrell, Carrie Smith, Charles Kowalski, Christine Husom, and Marc Rainer share practical strategies for writing page turning mysteries and thrillers. They discuss plotting, believable motives, pacing, and how to sustain tension from the opening scene...




