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Soap Operas and Crime Fiction: Lessons in Drama and Suspense

Presented by: Holly West | Joe Clifford | Laura Benedicte | Reed Farrel Coleman | Toni McGee
Categories: Influence | Soap Operas | Thrillers/Mystery

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.

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