Lisa Brackmann, Allison Leotta, Pete Morin, and Stuart Neville explore crime fiction where politics are never just background noise. They discuss how power, corruption, ideology, and moral compromise fuel tension, shape characters, and provoke strong reactions from readers who recognize echoes of the real world.
Bringing History to Life on the Page
Writing historical fiction requires more than facts. This panel explores how to recreate the past with sensory detail, emotional honesty, and narrative clarity that brings history vividly to life.




