No Lights, No Cars, No Kidding: Writing Amish Mysteries

Categories: Amish | Fiction | Mystery

Julie Kramer talks with Amanda Flower, Linda Castillo, and Paul Gaus about writing mysteries set in Amish communities. They discuss balancing cultural accuracy, faith, and crime while portraying tight knit communities where tradition and secrecy create powerful story tension.

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