Ashley-Ruth Bernier, Diane Sismour, Gay Yellen, John Carenen, Mary Adams Belk, and Melissa Collings explore how to weave romance naturally into a story. They discuss how authentic emotional connection can deepen character development, raise the stakes, and strengthen a story’s emotional impact.
What Agents Really Look for in Authors
Clare Toohey, Donna Bagdasarian, Josh Getzler, Paige Wheeler, Stacia Decker, and Vicky Bijur offer candid insight into the author agent relationship. They discuss submissions, representation, and the qualities that help writers stand out in a competitive field.




