Explosives safety expert and bestselling author John Gilstrap leads a discussion with fellow writers on how to portray hazardous materials, detonations, and their aftermath with accuracy and tension. The panel explores common misconceptions, real-world consequences, and practical details that can help authors create scenes that feel both thrilling and believable.
Solving Crimes Without Breaking History
Albert A. Bell, Jeri Westerson, John Maddox Roberts, Patricia Rice, Sharan Newman, and Tony Hays discuss the challenges of writing mysteries rooted in the past. Topics include historical accuracy, period language, social roles, and how to tell a gripping story without...
