Alex Hughes, Chris F. Holm, Karen McCullah, and Kourtney Heintz explore the creative freedom and challenges of writing stories that cross genre lines. They discuss how to balance tone, pacing, and reader expectations so different genres can coexist naturally within a single novel.
The Forensic Details Readers Believe
Small forensic mistakes can break a reader’s trust. Retired forensic supervisor and DNA analyst Joe Minor explains why accuracy matters and which details readers notice most. This session shares real-world insight that helps writers create crime fiction that feels...




