Making Readers Laugh Without Killing the Suspense

Categories: Craft | Fiction | Humor

DP Lyle, J.B. Manning, Kari Bovee, Kemper Donovan, Marty Ludlum, and Rick Glaze explore how humor can enhance mystery and suspense. They discuss timing, tone, and how to use comedy to relieve tension without undermining realism or stakes.

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