In this session, authors discuss the hobbies, pets, and personal relationships that shape their characters’ lives outside the investigation. Panelists explore how these details add depth, charm, and realism to their stories.
How Real Interrogations Create Pressure
Interrogation scenes succeed or fail on subtle human behavior. James Glass, a former interrogator with more than twenty years of experience, explains how real interrogations unfold and what verbal and nonverbal cues matter most. Writers gain insight into power...




