This panel discussion on “Writing Rural Mysteries” featured several authors sharing insights about crafting mysteries set in small towns and rural areas. They explored how setting functions as a character in rural mysteries, emphasizing the importance of capturing local flavor through authentic details.
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Panelists make note of the importance of setting a scene within your story as an opportunity to show the identity and theme of your book.
Jaden Terrel and the panel discuss the challenges of keeping stories relevant, the role of technology in storytelling, and the impact of socio-political changes on their writing.
Clay Stafford Interviews Max Allan Collins about his long storied career as a mystery writer. The interview goes over Collins's relationship with Mickey Spillane, his work on Dick Tracy, Ms. Tree, and a few of his other novels.