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.
How Far Is Too Far for a Cozy Mystery?
Cathy Perkins, J.R. Ripley, Lois Schmitt, Lynn Hesse, Mary Belk, Michael Orenduff, and Phyllis Gobbell tackle one of the biggest questions in cozy writing. They discuss how authors decide where their stories fall on the spectrum from traditional to more explicit, and...




