Bruce DeSilva, Cathy Wiley, Hannah Dennison, Hilary Davidson, Joy Castro, Katrina Holm, and Robert Olen Butler explore mysteries where writers become detectives. They discuss metafiction, creativity, and the intriguing overlap between the act of writing and the act of solving a crime.
The Power of “No,” The Power of “Yes” in Creating Stories
Every story moves forward through decisions about what to reveal and what to withhold. Jule Selbo examines how strategic use of denial and permission drives suspense and conflict in crime and mystery fiction. This session focuses on controlling information to keep...
