MWA members, mystery aficionados, and aspiring writers gathered on March 29 at the Parkway Central Library in Philadelphia for “Motive: The Essence of Mystery,” a panel discussion moderated by MWA Board Member Douglas Harrell. The panel, comprising Nancy A. Hughes, Jane Kelly, and James McCrone, explored how to establish motive from the sleuth’s and the criminal’s perspectives to create an intriguing story to keep readers turning pages. The audience hung on the panelists’ every word and asked intelligent questions. The event also provided a networking opportunity for local authors after the discussion.