Jen Forbus interviews Val McDermid about her remarkable career in crime fiction. They discuss her work in film and television, her creative process, and the challenges that continue to inspire and push her as a writer.
Different Shades of “Cop”: Inside the Many Faces of Police Characters
Andrew Gulli moderates Colin Campbell, Ellen Kirschman, Liz Hyder, Owen Laukkanen, and Rory Flynn in a discussion about writing police characters with depth and variety. They explore how background, ethics, and motivation shape portrayals of law enforcement and...




