Making the Paranormal Feel Real in Mysteries

Categories: Mystery | Paranormal | Writing

Carolyn McSparren, Karen McCullough, and Phyllis Appleby discuss how to weave paranormal elements into mystery fiction without losing credibility. They explore suspension of disbelief, blending the supernatural with everyday reality, and using otherworldly elements to raise tension and deepen emotional stakes.

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