25th Anniversary edition of SIWC winds down

A panel of three "Whiskey Chicks" authors answered the moderator's questions about their weird and wonderful writing processes (all slightly different). Seen in the photo are authors Mary Robinette Kowal and Susanna Kearsley. Agent Nephele Tempest (moderator) and author Elizabeth Boyle are offstage left.

Below, author, comedian, writing mentor and radio man JJ Lee explains how authors "mess with" with emotions in order to provide the most satisfying reader experience.

Another stellar year at SIWC has ended. Same time, next year!