Five authors come together to explore writing crime fiction shaped by profound personal loss. One discusses a protagonist whose wife has disappeared, while the others have written characters grieving the deaths of immediate family members. This conversation examines how deep grief transforms motivation, sharpens stakes, and drives characters to solve crimes while navigating the most devastating moments of their lives.
How to Make Your Submission Impossible to Ignore
Chris Reardon shares practical strategies that help submissions rise above the noise. He walks writers through presentation, professionalism, and the small but meaningful craft choices that capture an editor’s attention before a rejection ever enters the picture.
