Earl Fisher, Linda Fisher, Marco Conelli, Phyllis Johnson, and Rayan Parker share lessons from their own novels about writing suspense for young readers. They explore how to balance tension, pacing, and emotional depth while keeping stories age appropriate and impossible to put down.
Soap Operas and Crime Fiction: Lessons in Drama and Suspense
Authors reflect on the soap operas they grew up watching and how those stories influenced their writing. The discussion explores the impact of serialized storytelling, dramatic twists, complex relationships, and long running character arcs on modern crime fiction.
