Poisons are often invisible, but their effects can be devastating. Mike Bodge explains how chemicals, household items, and naturally occurring toxins have been used in real homicide and suicide cases. This session explores how toxic substances cause death, when autopsies are performed, and how investigators decide whether a death warrants deeper scrutiny, giving writers realistic tools for crafting believable poison-based plots.
The Relationships That Shape a Writing Career
Avram Lavinsky, Kim Black, Les Edgerton, Lynn Chandler Willis, Sam Severn, and Steven Hutson explore how writers can build and sustain meaningful mentorships and professional networks. They share practical strategies for finding mentors, forming authentic connections,...
