This panel explores the role of female spies and government agents in fiction and history. Authors discuss how women have shaped the espionage genre both as writers and readers, and examine the appeal of rogue operatives, intelligence work, and high stakes spy storytelling.
From First Draft to Finished Book
Writing is a journey of persistence and craft. Cheryl Shea Harding, Christine Weaver, Ellie Andrews Pat, Jess Montgomery, and John Desjarlais share how they approach drafting, revising, and finishing a manuscript while staying disciplined and creatively energized.




