Cold cases are built on patience, missed chances, and the refusal to let a story end. Rick Reed takes writers inside the long, frustrating, and often emotional process of pursuing cases that refuse to stay buried. This session explores how investigators keep going when leads dry up, how new forensic tools reopen old doors, and how writers can portray unresolved crimes with realism and credibility.
How Superfans Are Made
Albert Abramson, Doris Ann Norris, Dru Ann Love, Janet Rudolph, and Kerry Hammond celebrate the readers who champion books and authors. They share how strong fan connections form and why passionate readers play such an important role in long-term success.
