Charlaine Harris, Chelsea Cain, Derek Haas, Dr. Robin Cook, and Joseph Finder share their experiences in Hollywood, discussing what it’s like to see their characters come alive on the big screen and how the process of adaptation transforms storytelling.
Inside Government Power: Writing Suspense from the Inside
Writers explore how government agencies add depth and tension to suspense fiction. In this session, panelists discuss the branches and institutions they write about, what drew them to those worlds, and how insider details and power dynamics heighten stakes and realism...




