Every story moves forward through decisions about what to reveal and what to withhold. Jule Selbo examines how strategic use of denial and permission drives suspense and conflict in crime and mystery fiction. This session focuses on controlling information to keep readers emotionally invested and eager for the next turn.
Crime on Screen: Writers Debate the Best Crime Films
David Corbett, Jenna Lynch, Megan Abbott, Russell D. McLean, Riley Sager, and Wallace Stroby face off in a spirited game show, each pitching their favorite crime films from different eras while the audience votes to decide which author makes the most convincing case.
