Carla Buckley, Jen Forbus, and Michael Harvey discuss how Midwestern settings influence crime fiction. They explore how landscape, weather, and tight knit communities shape character and plot, and why the region lends itself to stories that feel grounded, tense, and emotionally resonant.
Why Readers Love Their Specialty Cozies
Moderated by Lois Winston, Anita McCoy and Cathy Tully explore the appeal of themed cozy mysteries. They discuss why animal cozies, craft cozies, and other specialty niches resonate so strongly with readers and how a strong theme can turn a mystery series into a...




