Diversity in Crime Fiction: Expanding Voices and Perspectives

Mystery & Crime • Publishing & Author Career
2015
Featuring Andy Straka, Brian Thiem, Joel Gomez, Larry Sweazy, Wendy Tyson

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Diverse perspectives bring new depth and authenticity to crime, mystery, and thriller stories. In this session, authors explore how varied voices, backgrounds, and experiences enrich storytelling, broaden readership, and reflect the complexities of the real world.

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