Why stay in one genre when every story offers new possibilities? In this session, authors who write across multiple genres discuss the rewards and challenges of genre-jumping, sharing their experiences writing everything from mystery and suspense to romance, young adult, LGBTQ+, science fiction, and paranormal fiction.
Inside the Mind of Fear: Writing Psychological Suspense That Unsettles
Diane Sismour, Erin Flanagan, Kiersten Modglin, and Shirley B. Garrett dive into the inner mechanics of psychological suspense. They explore how fear, doubt, and unreliable perception can drive tension without relying on action alone. This session examines how to...




