Rex Burns and Thomas B. Sawyer discuss writing private investigators across different regions of the United States. They explore how place influences character, tone, and investigative style, and how the P.I. archetype has adapted while remaining a powerful force in crime fiction.
The Comfort Formula Behind Cozy Mysteries
Anne Louise Bannon, Debra H. Goldstein, and Honora Finkelstein discuss why cozy mysteries continue to attract devoted readers. They focus on tone, close knit communities, and gentle suspense, showing how these elements work together to create stories that feel...




