Why We Write Thrillers: Exploring The Human Psyche

Authors dig into the psychology behind thrillers, exploring what defines the genre and why it resonates so deeply with readers. This session examines how writers draw from real human behavior, fear, and obsession to create stories that feel authentic, unsettling, and impossible to put down.

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Writing Crime Across Centuries

Writing Crime Across Centuries

Edward Marston and Judith Cutler talk about writing crime fiction across vastly different time periods. They discuss how personal experience and historical knowledge inform their work and help create believable stories whether set in the distant past or the present day.

Belfast Noir: Crime Shaped by Place

Belfast Noir: Crime Shaped by Place

Three authors explore the rise of Belfast Noir and what makes the city such a powerful setting for crime fiction. Drawing from their own novels and a Belfast-based short story collection, they discuss how history, politics, and place shape stories of murder and...