Sex plays different roles across crime fiction subgenres. Alexandra Sokoloff, Harley Jane Kozak, Judi McCoy, and Sheila Connolly discuss when intimacy belongs in a crime novel and when it does not. This session explores reader expectations, realism, industry pressures, and how to handle sexual content responsibly without resorting to cliché or excess.
Setting Writing Goals That Actually Work
Amy Rivers, James R. Hannibal, Kerry Peresta, and Rea Frey offer candid advice for aspiring authors on setting realistic goals, understanding the publishing market, and building sustainable writing careers.
