Clay Stafford interviews bestselling crime writer Lisa Black about her fascination with forensic science and suspense. They explore how real-world investigations influence her storytelling and shape the authenticity of her work.
How to Make a Powerful Impression on the First Page
An opening sets the contract with the reader. Bill Rapp, Jane B. Lee, Lawrence Allan, Linda Duncan, Michael Bradley, and Robert Mangeot explore what makes a beginning unforgettable, from first sentences to full opening chapters. This session examines how tone,...




