Some novels connect with readers while others explode onto the scene. Gregg Hurwitz and literary agent Adriann Ranta Zurhellen explore what separates a solid book from a breakout success. This session examines storytelling, structure, and bold creative decisions that can elevate a novel and position a writer for greater visibility and opportunity.
Beyond Chandler and Hammett: Crime Fiction from the Pulp Era
The pulp and paperback era helped shape modern crime fiction. In this session, panelists explore influential writers and stories from the 1920s through the 1970s, examining how this period defined the genre and continues to influence crime writing today.
