Authors come together to discuss the historical novels they’ve written and the different approaches they use to bring the past to life. This conversation compares research methods, creative choices, and storytelling techniques, revealing how each writer balances accuracy, imagination, and suspense when working within history’s constraints.
What True Crime Can Teach Writers
True crime offers powerful lessons for every kind of writer. Caitlin Rother, Carla Conti, Christina VandePol, Jessica Noll, and Mark Zeid share guidance on researching real events, structuring complex stories, and writing with both accuracy and sensitivity. This...




