Writing about sexual assault requires accuracy, care, and a deep understanding of how these cases unfold. Retired Anchorage Police Department sergeant Mark Rein draws on years of investigative experience to explain the realities of sexual assault investigations. This session focuses on process, survivor experience, and the systemic challenges investigators face, giving writers the insight needed to approach this subject with responsibility and truth.
Crossing the Line: Where YA Ends and Adult Begins
What really separates young adult fiction from adult novels, and where do those lines start to blur? In this panel, authors dig into the evolving space between YA and adult storytelling, using dystopian fiction as a lens. They discuss voice, theme, intensity, and...
