Adrian Magson, Jeri Westerson, John McGorren, Jon McGoran, Kelli Stanley, Tasha Alexander, and Timothy Hallinan explore the wide range of crime fiction subgenres. They discuss how subgenre choices shape a writer’s career, influence tone and style, and require different approaches to character, setting, and plot.
The Art of the Unusual Character
This panel explores how to create memorable and authentic unconventional characters. The discussion focuses on balancing eccentricity with realism while avoiding stereotypes and grounding unusual personalities in emotional truth.
