A former intelligence professional at the CIA and NSA, Alma Katsu is also the author of multiple bestselling novels, including Red Widow, The Hunger, and, most recently, Fiend, which Shelf Awareness calls “a fraught tale of domestic dysfunction paired with a dark secret.”

Find out what not-so-dark secrets Katsu might divulge about building your own literary career during the 2026 Washington Writers Conference! She’s just one of the dozens of publishing pros and literary agents who’ll be on hand to share their expertise.

Wherever you are on your creative path, don’t miss this chance to let the Washington Writers Conference move you farther along it. Register NOW!

The 2026 Washington Writers Conference happens May 1-2 at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center in Rockville, MD. Learn more here.