Crime looks different far from the city. This panel explores how isolation, community ties, and the land itself shape motive, tension, and tone in rural crime fiction, creating danger that feels both intimate and inescapable.
How Publishing Has Changed and What It Means for Writers Today
Thomas H. Cook reflects on how the publishing industry has evolved over the past two decades. He discusses changes in networking, financial models, editorial expectations, and the growing importance of writing work that resonates with today’s readers.
