Cathi Stoler, Nora McFarland, Sandra Brannan, Sara J. Henry, Steve Steinbock, and Vicki Hendricks explore what defines a strong female character. They examine relationships, motivation, and emotional depth, along with the influences that shape complex and authentic women on the page.
When Does Sex Belongs in Crime Fiction?
Sex plays different roles across crime fiction subgenres. Alexandra Sokoloff, Harley Jane Kozak, Judi McCoy, and Sheila Connolly discuss when intimacy belongs in a crime novel and when it does not. This session explores reader expectations, realism, industry...
