Strange Love: Why Do We Love Murder?

Mystery & Crime • Writing Craft
2011
Featuring Kelli Stanley, Lauren Willig, Lynn Sheen, Tasha Alexander, Tracy Kiely

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Kelli Stanley, Lauren Willig, Lynn Sheen, Tasha Alexander, and Tracy Kiely examine why murder is such a powerful force in fiction. They discuss how death drives plot, deepens relationships, and exposes human truths, with special attention to strong women characters in historical mysteries.

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