Claire Lamb moderates Alex Marwood, Christopher Farnsworth, Glen Erik Hamilton, and Gregg Hurwitz in a deep dive into dark, psychologically layered fiction. They discuss what makes a story truly unsettling, how to build complexity without losing readers, and why darkness can be so compelling when handled with care.
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...
