Search and seizure errors can unravel an entire case, on the page and in real life. Alan A. Cook draws on experience as a prosecutor, law clerk, and district attorney to explain how the Fourth Amendment actually works in practice. This session helps writers understand warrants, exceptions, and common pitfalls so legal procedures in their stories feel accurate, credible, and dramatically sound.
Pets in Crime Fiction: Dogs, Cats, and Unlikely Helpers
Pets can bring humor, warmth, and unexpected clues to a mystery. In this session, authors discuss the fun of adding dogs, cats, and other animals to their stories, why they chose specific pets, and the different roles these companions play in helping or complicating...
