Authors reflect on the soap operas they grew up watching and how those stories influenced their writing. The discussion explores the impact of serialized storytelling, dramatic twists, complex relationships, and long running character arcs on modern crime fiction.
Beyond Action: Building Suspense Through Character and Story
Great crime fiction is about more than nonstop action. In this session, authors discuss how to balance violence and high stakes with quieter moments of character development, atmosphere, and emotional tension to create richer and more compelling stories.
