Red herrings test a writer’s control over reader perception. Ida Mae Jones, Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes, Kelly Oliver, Kemper Donovan, Mitchell S. Karnes, and S.C. Merritt reveal how to plant believable misdirection without frustrating or misleading the reader. This session explores how to balance surprise, logic, and fairness in mystery storytelling.
Turning Reviews into Visibility and Trust
Mike Faricy, Nancy Sartor, and Sara Wigal discuss how to secure meaningful book reviews and use them effectively. They explore outreach strategies, building credibility, and turning reviews into tools that increase visibility and reader trust.
