Violent injuries carry lasting physical and emotional consequences that fiction often glosses over. Linda Duncan provides a clear, detailed look at gunshot wounds, knife wounds, and blunt force trauma, explaining how these injuries affect the body and what happens in the aftermath. This session gives writers the medical insight needed to portray violence with realism, restraint, and respect for its true impact.
When Love Raises the Stakes: Blending Romance Into Suspense
Annie Solomon, Bente Gallagher, Karen Gallahue, and Laura Elvebak explore how romance heightens suspense rather than softening it. They discuss building believable emotional connections while raising danger and stakes, and how love stories deepen reader investment in...




