Great stories often begin when a protagonist’s world falls apart. In this session, authors discuss how placing characters in difficult and dangerous situations drives plot, reveals character, and creates the emotional tension that keeps readers invested.
Murder in the City that Doesn’t Sleep
Edgar Clark, Katia Lief, Lawrence Kelter, Meredith Anthony, and Wendy Corsi Staub explore how New York City becomes more than a backdrop in crime fiction. They discuss how the city’s energy, diversity, and intensity influence tone, motive, and the mysteries that...
