Real police work brings texture and credibility to crime fiction when it is portrayed correctly. Allan E. Ansorge, Gary Jones, Rick Reed, and Trey Barker draw on firsthand law enforcement experience to discuss how policing informs their writing. This session highlights common misconceptions, practical corrections, and storytelling choices that help investigative scenes feel authentic and earned.
Using Social Media to Grow Your Audience
Elysse Wagner shares practical strategies for using platforms such as BookTok, Facebook, and Instagram to market books. She offers clear, actionable guidance to help authors grow their audience and increase engagement.




