Some novels connect with readers while others explode onto the scene. Gregg Hurwitz and literary agent Adriann Ranta Zurhellen explore what separates a solid book from a breakout success. This session examines storytelling, structure, and bold creative decisions that can elevate a novel and position a writer for greater visibility and opportunity.
Dark Roots: How the South and Appalachia Shaped American Gothic
Michael Amos Cody traces the journey of Gothic fiction from its European origins to its distinctly American evolution. He explores how Southern and Appalachian landscapes, histories, and cultural tensions reshaped the genre into something darker, more intimate, and...
