Chris Pavone, Gayle Lynds, Hannah Dennison, M. P. Cooley, and Rory Flynn discuss how writers channel personal fears, curiosity, and emotional experience through their characters. They explore how living through fictional lives deepens storytelling and strengthens emotional connection.
What Crime Writers Love to Read: Recommendations from the Pros
Dave McGaha, Larry Gandle, Rae Helmsworth, and Roger M. Sobin share their favorite reads across the many branches of crime fiction, offering thoughtful recommendations for readers eager to discover their next great book.




