Crooked Lane Books: Meet the Next Generation of Crime Writers

Categories: Authors | Mystery | Publishers

Les and Leslie Blatt, joined by the editorial director of Crooked Lane Books, introduce a wide range of new authors across cozy mystery, noir, thriller, and crime fiction. In this session, they share insights into discovering fresh talent and offer practical advice for writers looking to debut their work and break into the publishing industry.

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