What happens when crime fiction crosses into horror and the strange? In this session, authors explore how blending mystery with supernatural and unsettling elements can deepen suspense, create eerie atmospheres, and expand the possibilities of traditional crime storytelling.
Making Every Line of Dialogue Count
Effective dialogue earns its place by serving character and story. Danny Lindsey, Jim Nesbitt, Kathleen Cosgrove, Peggy O’Neal Peden, Robert Downs, Ross Cavins, and Shirley B. Garrett discuss how to make dialogue purposeful, authentic, and revealing. This session...




