Jane B. Lee, Kim Black, Linda Hughes, Ronda Wells, and Ruth Knafo Setton break down how to blend romance and suspense so neither element overwhelms the other. They discuss building emotional intimacy alongside escalating danger, managing pacing, and raising the stakes in ways that deepen both the love story and the tension. This session offers practical insight into crafting stories that are as emotionally satisfying as they are impossible to put down.
How E-Books Changed Publishing Forever
Conda Douglas, Erin Mitchell, Jacy Sellers, and Neil Plakcy explore how the rise of e-books reshaped publishing, access, and readership. They discuss distribution platforms, pricing strategies, and what the future of digital storytelling may hold for authors.




