Albert Bell, Jeri Westerson, Marilyn Todd, Peg Herring, and Sharan Newman explore mysteries set in the ancient world. They discuss research challenges, historical authenticity, and how universal human motives make stories from long ago feel surprisingly modern.
Writing Across the Divide
Alan Jacobson, Alexandra Sokoloff, Daniel Palmer, Elizabeth George, and Tom Schreck share their experiences writing from the opposite sex’s point of view. They discuss authenticity, empathy, and the creative risks that come with stepping outside familiar perspectives.




