James L’Etoile, Jim Nesbitt, John Carenen, Les Edgerton, Randy Weir, and Venita Bonds explore what makes a villain feel real on the page. They discuss motivation, psychology, and the delicate balance between darkness and empathy that keeps readers invested in the story.
Writing Mysteries and Thrillers
Jaden (Beth) Terrell and her panel of authors discuss steps in writing a mystery or thriller.




