Debbi Mack, Gary Bush, Mike Cooper, and R.T. Lawton dig into the real challenges of writing short fiction versus longer work. They talk candidly about why short stories are often undervalued, how genre expectations shape storytelling choices, and what writers need to understand to make both forms work.
Flawed, Difficult, and Unforgettable Characters
Kim Hammond moderates a conversation with Brett Parks, Darryl James, Jeri Westerson, and Mara Purl about writing dysfunctional protagonists. They explore how flaws, impulses, and self sabotage can drive conflict, tension, and emotional truth within a story.




