Presentism: Writing Historicals for the Modern Reader

Bradley Harper, Elizabeth Crowens, Mally Becker, Marcus Cloer, Paula Gail Benson, and Shelley Blanton Stroud discuss how to write historical fiction that resonates with modern readers. They explore how to balance historical authenticity with contemporary sensibilities without losing the integrity of the past.

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Keeping Readers Guessing in Crime Novels

Keeping Readers Guessing in Crime Novels

J.L. Hill, Kathryn Lane, Michelle Cox, and Rich Zahradnik share how they structure and pace full length mystery and crime novels. They focus on sustaining intrigue, escalating tension, and keeping readers invested from the opening pages to the final reveal.