From frontier lawmen to modern-day guardians of justice, this panel explores how sheriffs have evolved in crime fiction. Authors discuss the shifting responsibilities, moral dilemmas, and community pressures that shape these characters across historical and contemporary stories. The conversation also looks ahead at how changing views of law enforcement may influence the future of sheriffs in crime and mystery narratives.
From Calling to Craft: A Writer’s Long Road Forward
Debra H. Goldstein reflects on her path from career to calling. She shares the long road toward creative fulfillment and the core principles that shaped her growth as both a writer and a professional.
