Understanding serial killers requires looking beyond violence alone. J.D. Allen, James Glass, Jeremy Finley, Lisa Malice, R.G. Belsky, Richard Helms, and Shirley B. Garrett examine the psychology and pathology behind serial murder. This session focuses on mindset, motivation, and internal logic, giving writers the tools to portray serial killers with depth, realism, and narrative purpose.
Murder Under the Oaks: Inside the Southern Crime Anthology
This session highlights the Murder Under the Oaks anthology, a collection of crime stories steeped in Southern atmosphere. Authors discuss their contributions, the themes explored, and what makes regional mysteries set in the South so compelling and distinctive.




