Kaui Hart Hemmings reads from her novel The Descendants and reflects on the emotional process of releasing creative work. She explores when to let go, how to embrace imperfection, and why completion matters.
What Turns an Idea Into a Real Story
Moderated by Robert Mangeot, Debra H. Goldstein, Jacob Moon, Margaret Hamilton, and Mary Bell have a lively conversation about short fiction and why it works. They explore how brevity sharpens impact and what turns a simple idea into a fully realized story.




