Debra H. Goldstein, John Carenen, Linda Lovely, Lynn Chandler Willis, and Robert Mangeot challenge narrow ideas about Southern fiction. They explore the wide range of voices, cultures, and experiences shaping modern Southern stories, revealing a region far more complex than tradition often suggests.
Lawbreakers and Law Enforcers: Why We Are Fascinated
In this session, authors explore the psychological, cultural, and storytelling appeal of lawbreakers and law enforcers, and how these opposing forces create tension, conflict, and compelling narratives in crime fiction.




