Women Who Own the Page

Mystery & Crime
2014
Featuring Andrew Mayne, Diane Vallere, Elaine Viets, Hillary Davidson, James W. Ziskin

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Elaine Viets, joined by Andrew Mayne, Diane Vallere, Hillary Davidson, and James W. Ziskin, discuss how women are portrayed in mystery fiction. They explore empowerment, representation, and the balance between strength, intelligence, and authenticity in female protagonists.

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