War reshapes everything, including the criminal world. In this powerful discussion, authors explore how conflict, occupation, and political upheaval create fertile ground for crime fiction. They examine how wartime pressures transform ordinary people, blur moral lines, and raise the stakes for justice. Discover how history’s darkest moments can fuel gripping, emotionally charged stories.
When to Stop Researching and Start Writing
D.E. Johnson, Frances McNamara, Nancy Means Wright, Roberta Rogow, and Sasscer Hill talk about one of the hardest parts of historical writing: knowing when to stop researching. They share how to recognize when you have enough detail and how the discovery process...




