Maggie Toussaint, Barbara Barnett, David Neilsen, James R. Hannibal, Jean Rabe, and John Hegenberger share how to combine fantasy worldbuilding with the drive and tension of thrillers and mysteries. They discuss pacing, structure, and how to keep suspense sharp while building imaginative worlds.
Where Heroes and Villains Collide
Mark Billingham leads a lively discussion with John Locke, Martyn Waites, R.J. Ellory, and Stephen Leather about what defines a hero and what makes a villain compelling. They explore the blurred lines between the two and how those tensions strengthen storytelling.
