Crime fiction with youthful protagonists brings fresh perspective and emotional intensity to the genre. In this session, authors discuss writing stories centered on younger characters, exploring themes of morality, rebellion, and coming of age while maintaining the tension and stakes of crime storytelling.
He Said. He Replied. He Gasped.
Dialogue comes alive when it sounds real on the page. Jessie Chandler leads Alan Orloff, David Freed, Gail Lukasik, Kira Peikoff, and Michael Sears in a discussion on writing natural, engaging dialogue. Using readings from their own novels, the panel demonstrates...
