The Power of Connection: Building Relationships That Sustain Your Writing Life

Michelle Kubitz, Gay Yellen, James R. Hannibal, Lisa Malis, Sara Wigal, and Sherry Stout explore why networking matters for writers and how authentic relationships can shape a lasting career. They share practical ways to build meaningful professional connections and become an active part of the literary community.

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Struggling to Live in a Doomed World: Why Film Noir Still Shapes Crime Stories

Film, Film Noir, Noir

This session dives into the dark, fatalistic world of classic film noir from the 1940s and 1950s. It explores the unforgettable men and women who inhabit these stories, the moral ambiguity that defines the genre, and why noir’s themes and characters continue to...

When Crime Fiction Goes Hollywood

Film Adaptation, Hollywood, Screenwriting

Charlaine Harris, Chelsea Cain, Derek Haas, Dr. Robin Cook, and Joseph Finder share their experiences in Hollywood, discussing what it’s like to see their characters come alive on the big screen and how the process of adaptation transforms storytelling.

Inside the Mind of a Dangerous Character

Villains, Writing

This session explores how to create villains who feel both believable and unforgettable. Drawing on real-world law enforcement experience, the speaker explains how motivation, psychology, and moral complexity can elevate antagonists and deepen the emotional stakes of...

The Power of Connection: Building Relationships That Sustain Your Writing Life

Struggling to Live in a Doomed World: Why Film Noir Still Shapes Crime Stories

When Crime Fiction Goes Hollywood

Inside the Mind of a Dangerous Character

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