Amy Denton, Christine Mager Wevik, Kimberly A. Banks, Leslie Connor, and Maggie Toussaint take writers inside the craft of horror and paranormal fiction. They discuss how to build atmosphere, create believable fear, and ground supernatural elements in emotional truth so stories linger long after the final page.
Where It Begins: How Crime Stories Find Their First Clue
Cathi Stoler, Don Bruns, John Lutz, Rick Mofina, Sheila Connolly, and Steve Hamilton break down how crime stories begin. They discuss where ideas come from, how to shape that first clue, and how to build a trail of evidence that keeps readers turning pages.




