Blending humor with crime can create stories that are both suspenseful and entertaining. In this session, panelists discuss how to weave comedy into crime fiction, from comedic private investigators to caper driven plots, while maintaining tension and keeping the story grounded.
Curl Up by the fire: Writing the Cozy Mystery
Alexia Gordon, Debra H. Goldstein, J.C. Kenney, Linda Thorne, Maggie Toussaint, and Phyllis Gobbell talk about what makes a cozy mystery feel like a warm invitation. They explore tone, setting, romance, and emotional comfort, and how writers create stories readers...




