Real investigations leave a lasting mark on the writers who experience them firsthand. Connie Dial, Kathryn Casey, Matt Hilton, Michael A. Black, and Neal Baer draw on their professional backgrounds in forensics, medicine, and investigation to discuss how real-world experience sharpens authenticity on the page. This conversation explores how lived knowledge of crime and consequence can elevate true crime storytelling.
How Indie Books Find Their Readers
Getting a book written is one challenge. Getting it into readers’ hands is another. Debra Gaskill, Kiersten Modglin, and Sonja Dewing explain how independent authors can navigate distribution options across digital, print, and audio formats. This session breaks down...




