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.
Research, Risk, and the Historical Novel
Authors come together to discuss the historical novels they’ve written and the different approaches they use to bring the past to life. This conversation compares research methods, creative choices, and storytelling techniques, revealing how each writer balances...




