Some writers go far beyond the keyboard to get a story right. A.C. Frieden, Jamie Freveletti, Sam Reaves, and Sean Chercover talk candidly about the unusual jobs, risky research, and real world experiences they have taken on in pursuit of authenticity. This session explores how firsthand experience sharpens plot, deepens character, and adds a level of credibility that research alone cannot always provide.
Inside a Real Crime Scene
What really happens at a crime scene before it ever reaches a courtroom or a novel? Former Tennessee Bureau of Investigation assistant director Dan Royce moderates the Crime Scene event at the 13th annual Killer Nashville conference, offering an insider’s look at real...
