James McCrone, Larry Enmon, Paula Gail Benson, and T.J. O’Connor examine the shadowy side of politics. They discuss how to mine the tension between public image and private ambition, revealing how secrets, power, and manipulation drive gripping political mysteries and thrillers.
Power, Strategy, and the Art of the Villain
T.O. Paine explores how the principles from The 48 Laws of Power can shape complex and strategic villains. He discusses how intellect, manipulation, and ambition can deepen conflict and raise the stakes of a story.
