International bestselling author Jeffery Deaver discusses his experience writing the James Bond novel Carte Blanche and how his background in songwriting and acting shapes the rhythm and structure of his work. He shares insight into craft, adaptability, and the creative choices that define his storytelling.
Murder Under the Oaks: Inside the Southern Crime Anthology
This session highlights the Murder Under the Oaks anthology, a collection of crime stories steeped in Southern atmosphere. Authors discuss their contributions, the themes explored, and what makes regional mysteries set in the South so compelling and distinctive.




