Chris Grabenstein, David Neilsen, Jane Suen, Liz Gadder, and Sheila Sobel discuss the art of writing children’s books. They explore character creation, imagination, and how storytelling can inspire joy, curiosity, and a lifelong love of reading.
How Thrillers Control Pace, Tension, and Reader Obsession
John DeDakis leads Darryl Bollinger, J.T. Ellison, and Linda Whitaker in a wide-ranging conversation about what makes thrillers work. From pacing and structure to the unique demands of psychological and futuristic thrillers, this session explores how to keep tension...




