What happens when crime fiction collides with social justice? This panel explores political tension, clashing perspectives, and how writers challenge expectations while navigating strong reader and critical reactions.
Writing Comedy Without Losing Control of Tone
Humor is one of the hardest effects to pull off consistently. Bente Gallagher, Charlene Johnson, Gail Oust, Nancy West, Robert Spiller, and Susan Smily share examples from their own work while discussing the craft behind effective comedy. They examine language...




