In this session, authors discuss the different techniques they use to create excitement and suspense in their novels, from pacing and stakes to character choices and unexpected twists. The conversation explores how writers across genres keep readers engaged and turning pages.
Crisis Negotiator: Talking Someone Down When Everything Is About to Go Wrong
When emotions are high and lives are on the line, words matter more than force. Homicide detective and crime novelist Rick Reed draws on real-world experience resolving high-stakes crises through communication and empathy. This session explores how negotiators build...




