Violent injuries carry lasting physical and emotional consequences that fiction often glosses over. Linda Duncan provides a clear, detailed look at gunshot wounds, knife wounds, and blunt force trauma, explaining how these injuries affect the body and what happens in the aftermath. This session gives writers the medical insight needed to portray violence with realism, restraint, and respect for its true impact.
Writing Crime Fiction Around the World
Crime fiction travels the world in this wide ranging discussion of place. Authors share how they research, portray, and balance cultural accuracy with character driven storytelling in diverse international settings.
