Julie Smith in Conversation With Ace Atkins

Presented by: Ace Atkins | Julie Smith

Ace Atkins interviews acclaimed author Julie Smith about her writing career, her path to becoming an author, and her experiences writing crime and mystery fiction. This conversation offers insight into Smith’s creative process, influences, and lasting impact on the genre.

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