Humor can add energy, character, and balance to a mystery. In this session, panelists discuss why they incorporate humor into their novels and share strategies for using wit and comedic moments to enhance storytelling and engage readers.
Is It a Thriller or a Mystery? Genre-Bending in a Changing Marketplace
Gay Yellen, J.S. Morrison, K. Scott Culpepper, Kelly Oliver, Lisa Malice, and T.G. Wolff examine how the line between thrillers and mysteries continues to blur. They discuss pacing, tension, and psychological depth, and how writers can navigate a marketplace that...




