Bill Fitzhugh, Cindy Sample, Hannah Dennison, and Steve Brewer explore how humor can strengthen murder mysteries rather than weaken them. They discuss how well placed comedy can heighten tension, deepen character, and make even the darkest stories feel more human and memorable.
Building Confidence and Trust in Your Creative Voice
Baron R. Birtcher delivers an encouraging talk on creative confidence, inviting writers to trust their instincts, push past self-doubt, and pursue stronger, more honest work.




