Private investigation is equal parts patience, technology, and legal restraint. Amy Drescher reveals the real tools investigators rely on, including tracking methods, databases, surveillance equipment, and the legal limits that shape every decision. This session gives writers a realistic look at how private investigators actually work and how to portray investigations without crossing into fantasy or cliché.
How Readers Judge a Book by Its Cover
Avery Aames, Barbara Agnew, Denise Swanson, Heather Webber, Marcia Talley, and Sara Rosett join a bookseller to explore how cover design influences buying decisions—and how visual branding shapes a reader’s first impression.




