Judie Clemmons, Karen Olson, Lauren Henderson, Lori Armstrong, and Russel McClain discuss how to write well-rounded female protagonists in crime fiction. They explore realistic portrayals of relationships, emotional depth, and the challenges women face both on the page and within the publishing world.
When Place Drives the Plot
Plot does not happen anywhere. This panel explores how environment drives events, limits choices, and pushes characters toward decisions that feel inevitable and earned.




