Writing often requires long hours alone, but an author’s career extends far beyond the page. In this session, authors discuss balancing solitude with community, managing deadlines, surviving “book jail,” and building a sustainable writing life while staying connected to readers and fellow writers.
Making Murder Funny Without Killing the Tension
Bill Fitzhugh, Cindy Sample, Hannah Dennison, and Steve Brewer explore how humor can strengthen murder mysteries rather than weaken them. They discuss how well placed comedy can heighten tension, deepen character, and make even the darkest stories feel more human and...




