The Crime Beat: Why Journalists Make Such Convincing Sleuths

Eugenie West, Gwen Florio, LynDee Walker, Steven Womack, and Tom Wood explore how journalism shapes mystery writing. They discuss investigative instincts, chasing leads, and how real world reporting experience helps create believable sleuths and authentic crime stories.

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What Makes a Novel Literary

What Makes a Novel Literary

Bonnie Kistler and Mary Adams Belk dig into what truly defines a literary novel. They explore voice, character complexity, and emotional depth, and talk about the creative choices that separate literary fiction from more plot driven work. This session is ideal for...