Authentic police work adds authority to any mystery. Retired detective sergeant and procedural author Bruce Robert Coffin shares what homicide investigations truly involve, drawing on years of experience in the field. This session covers first response, evidence handling, cold cases, chain of command, and media pressure, helping writers add realistic detail and professional texture to their stories.
Crossing the Line: Where YA Ends and Adult Begins
What really separates young adult fiction from adult novels, and where do those lines start to blur? In this panel, authors dig into the evolving space between YA and adult storytelling, using dystopian fiction as a lens. They discuss voice, theme, intensity, and...
