Dianne Freeman, Agatha Award and Lefty Award-winning Author – Why are some novels intriguing page-turners? A mesmerizing mystery revolves around a cleverly calculated crime. Add plot twists and red herrings, skillfully weave in clues and conflict for a fascinating tale. How do you interlace all of these, offer evidence of the real solution and still obscure it? Join Dianne as she shares her secrets to plotting a crime (and its solution) so effectively that readers can’t wait for your next book!
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