Cara Black, M.J. McGraff, Mike Befeler, Simon Wood, and Steve Ulfelder talk about creating amateur sleuths from unexpected walks of life. From unusual professions to diverse backgrounds, they explore how character experience and skillsets can naturally drive both plot and problem solving.
Unusual Jobs, Unforgettable Detectives
Alice Loweecey, Art Davis, Helen Knode, Karen Olson, Tammy Taylor, and Thomas Perry explore protagonists with unconventional careers. They discuss how occupational research adds realism, creates unique story opportunities, and opens new paths for mystery plots and...




