Poison has long been a favorite tool in fiction, but getting it right requires more than mystery and menace. Judith Rochelle, Dan Royse, Doug Woodward, Linda Duncan, and Lois Schmitt explore how poison is actually used in the real world, from toxicology and delivery methods to timing and detection. This session shows writers how to use poison in ways that feel believable, purposeful, and grounded in reality rather than cliché.
Generations in Conflict: Writing Family Stories That Endure
Alana White, Charlie Pearson, Debra H. Goldstein, John Hegenberger, Mary Beth Magee, and Tess Collins explore the role of family across genres and time periods. They discuss how to portray realistic family dynamics, generational conflict, and emotional legacy in both...
