Tracee de Hahn, Cheryl Hollon, Debra H. Goldstein, Mary Adams Belk, and Susan Keene explore what has made cozy mysteries so enduring and how the genre continues to evolve. They discuss character driven storytelling, gentle tension, and the role of community in plots that feel comforting while still delivering a satisfying mystery.
Making Characters That Linger in the Reader’s Mind
Elena Hartwell, Kathleen Cosgrove, Kirsten Marquette, Nikki Wright, Ray Peden, and Sharon Marchisello share techniques for creating characters that linger in a reader’s mind. They explore how motivation, conflict, and emotional truth elevate storytelling.
