On the Edge of Your Seat: How Suspense Keeps Readers Hooked

A.G.S. Johnson, David Bell, Kenneth J. Wishnia, and Norb Vonnegut break down what makes suspense truly gripping. From relentless pacing to escalating danger and emotional stakes, this session reveals how thrillers keep readers hooked and unable to put the book down.

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Women Who Drive Crime Fiction

Women Who Drive Crime Fiction

Judie Clemmons, Karen Olson, Lauren Henderson, Lori Armstrong, and Russel McClain discuss how to write well-rounded female protagonists in crime fiction. They explore realistic portrayals of relationships, emotional depth, and the challenges women face both on the...

How Terrorist Attacks Are Planned and Stopped

How Terrorist Attacks Are Planned and Stopped

Writing about terrorism requires more than headlines and spectacle. T.J. O’Connor draws on four decades of experience in anti terrorism to explain how terror operations actually function and how governments work to stop them. This session gives writers insight into...