Traditional Mysteries: The Power of Place and Community

Mystery & Crime • Writing Life & Creativity
2016
Featuring Christina Freeburn, Connie Di Marco, Francis Brody, Olivia Blacke

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Neighborhoods and close knit communities are central to many traditional mysteries. In this session, authors discuss how setting shapes their stories, influences character relationships, and creates the atmosphere that defines the genre.

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