D.R. Ransdell, Gay Yellen, Judy L. Murray, Kathryn Lasky, Lori Robbins, and Rebecca Butler dig into what makes amateur sleuths feel real. They discuss relatable traits, emotional motivation, and story choices that ground investigations in authenticity rather than coincidence.
Building Suspense that Holds Readers Hostage
Suspense lives in the details of a scene. This panel explores how writers across genres build tension, control pacing, and reveal information at just the right moment to keep readers hooked from the first page to the last.
