Investigators from government agencies bring a different level of authority and action to crime fiction. In this session, four authors discuss their careers in various branches of government and how those experiences influence the way they write agents, investigations, and high stakes operations.
Standalone or Series: Making the Right Call
Every story has a natural shape. This session explores how genre, character depth, and worldbuilding help writers determine whether an idea works best as a standalone novel or needs room to grow into a series.




