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.
The Many Paths That Lead to a Writing Career
Maggie Toussaint, Debra H. Goldstein, Ernest Lancaster, Joseph Terrell, Linda Sands, and Stacy Allen reflect on the varied paths that lead to publication. They share lessons on persistence, rejection, and growth along the way.




